Head cook Work, Jobs in Leeds, Eng (with Salaries)

Assistant chef/cook
The New Pack Horse Bar and Stables Cafe —Cleckheaton
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Inventory control
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Chef/Cook
Bridge Oak —Leeds
- £14.55 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Recruiting
- Cleaning
Quick apply
16h
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Boston & Co —Doncaster
- £14.50 - £16.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Management
- Cleaning
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
1d
Cook
KFC —Castleford
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Cooking
- Restaurant
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
10d
Head Chef
Nailmaker Pub Co. —Barnsley
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Chef
Bill's - Leeds —Leeds
- £13.20 - £15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Head Chef
The Mayfair Pub and Kitchen Harrogate —Harrogate
- £14 - £16 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hospitality
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Kitchen staff / 7402 - The Charles Henry Roe, Leeds
J D Wetherspoon plc —Leeds
- £12.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Chef/Cook
Birchlands Care Home —Haxby
- £15 an hour
- Overtime
- Nursing home
- Cooking
- Mentoring
Quick apply
7d
Cook
KFC Junction 27 - Bankwood Way —Birstall
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head Chef
Legends Global (Europe) —York
- Management
- Inventory control
- Cooking
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Kitchen staff / 7153 - The Clothier`s Arms, Leeds
J D Wetherspoon plc —Leeds
- £12.91 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Chef/Cook
St Mary's Care Services —Shipley
- £14.33 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Recruiting
- Cleaning
Quick apply
10d
Hospitality Co-ordinator
Overgate Hospice —Elland
- £24,785.69 a year
- Weekend availability
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Quick apply
7d
Part Time Chef
Brown Cow —Leeds
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Chef
Miller & Carter - Horsforth —Horsforth
- £12.71 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Restaurant
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
18h
Chef de Partie | £31,000 | Free Meals | Hotel Discounts | Leeds
Chefs For Chefs LTD —Leeds
- £31,000 - £31,001 a year
- Inventory control
- Hotel
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
7d
Chef (BANK)
Tanglewood Care Services —York
- £15.76 - £18.54 an hour
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Cleaning
- Referral programme
Quick apply
1d
Sous Chef
Bianco Lounge —Leeds
- £33,200 - £37,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Inventory control
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Assistant Chef
Mariposa Care Group —Pudsey
- £13.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- English
- Cleaning
- Referral programme
Quick apply
1d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for head cook in leeds, eng

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Assistant chef/cook

The New Pack Horse Bar and Stables Cafe
Cleckheaton

Quick apply

Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£14 - £16 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Catering management
Kitchen staff training and mentoring
Inventory control
Café experience
Food service team management
Stock ordering
Team leadership
Stakeholder liaison
Food hygiene
Coaching
Cooking
Catering
Internal department liaison
Food temperature recording
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Menu planning
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Food waste reduction
FIFO
HACCP
Food safety record keeping
Meal preparation
Kitchen team management
Product rotation
Cleaning
NVQ
Level 3 in Professional Cookery
Food Hygiene Certificate
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Kitchen inventory control
Specials menu development
Training & development
Chef experience
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Cross-functional collaboration
Kitchen stock ordering
Food safety
Leadership
Delegation
Communication skills
Professional kitchen experience
Cross-functional communication
Kitchen experience
Rota coordination
COSHH compliance

Full job description

Assistant Chef/Cook — Busy Pub Kitchen & Cafe Bistro

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Assistant Chef/Cook to join our fast-paced pub kitchen and cafe bistro. You’ll support the Head Chef day-to-day and take full responsibility for the kitchen in their absence, maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, hygiene, and team leadership.

Reports To

Head Chef

Role Purpose

Support delivery of a fresh, seasonal menu for both pub and cafe service.
Lead the kitchen pass, coordinate service, and manage the team when the Head Chef is off-shift or on leave.
Uphold food safety, allergen control, cost targets, and brand standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation and Service
Prepare, cook, and present dishes to spec across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
Run the pass, maintain ticket flow, and ensure timely service during peak periods.
Support menu development, daily specials, and recipe testing with clear spec sheets.
Standards and Compliance
Maintain strict food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness (HACCP, COSHH, EHO-ready).
Ensure accurate allergen, dietary, and intolerance management and communication.
Conduct daily opening/closing checks, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and deliveries checks.
Leadership and People
Supervise and train kitchen team members; delegate sections effectively.
Set the pace, coach on standards, and foster a positive, safe working environment.
Manage rota coverage in the Head Chef’s absence; coordinate with FOH for smooth service.
Kitchen Management
Support stock control: ordering, rotation (FIFO), waste tracking, and stock takes.
Help manage gross profit targets, portions, yield, and reduce waste.
Liaise with suppliers; ensure quality and availability of core lines.
Cross-Function Collaboration
Work closely with Front of House to align service timing and guest experience.
Adapt to dual offer (pub classics and cafe bistro items), events, and private bookings.

Requirements

Experience in a high-volume kitchen; confident running service and a section.
Solid knowledge of food safety, allergens, and HACCP procedures.
Ability to step up and lead the team in the Head Chef’s absence.
Strong organisation, communication, and calm under pressure.
Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, bank holidays.
Right to work documentation and references.

Desirable

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Professional Cookery.
First Aid, Food Hygiene Level 2/3, and allergen training certificates.
Experience across breakfast/brunch service and pub/bistro menus.
Knowledge of GP, menu engineering, and stock systems.

What We Offer

Competitive pay with share of tips/service charge.
Staff meals on shift and staff discounts.
Training, development, and progression opportunities.
A supportive team culture in a growing, quality-focused business.

Working Pattern

Full-time, rota-based. Mix of early cafe shifts and late pub service.
Expected to be keyholder and duty kitchen lead when scheduled.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience and availability. Include any current certifications. Interviews and trial shifts will be arranged for shortlisted candidates.

Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Application question(s):

Do you hold relevant catering qualifications - Haccp, Food hygiene, Allergens

Experience:

Catering management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

head cook jobs in leeds, eng

Assistant chef/cook

Chef/Cook

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Cook

Head Chef

Chef

Head Chef

Kitchen staff / 7402 - The Charles Henry Roe, Leeds

Chef/Cook

Cook

Head Chef

Kitchen staff / 7153 - The Clothier`s Arms, Leeds

Chef/Cook

Hospitality Co-ordinator

Part Time Chef

Chef

Chef de Partie | £31,000 | Free Meals | Hotel Discounts | Leeds

Chef (BANK)

Sous Chef

Assistant Chef

I want to receive the latest job alerts for head cook in leeds, eng

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected