Lead cook Work, Jobs in Lifton, Dev (with Salaries)

Lead Cook
Outcomes First Group —Gunnislake
- Up to £19,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Organisational skills
- School
- Employee discount
Kitchen Staff
Park Holidays UK —Holsworthy
- £28,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Cooking
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
School School Cook
Chartwells —Torpoint
- £13.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Chef
Park Holidays UK —Holsworthy
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Cooking
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Cook
KFC —Plymouth
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7d
Casual Pie Line Operative
Proper Cornish —Bodmin
- £13.55 an hour
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
10d
Kitchen Team Leader
Greene King —Buckfastleigh
- Up to £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Hotel Kitchen Team Leader
Premier Inn —Wadebridge
- Up to £14.31 an hour
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Employee discount
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Junior Sous Chef
Rockfish Plymouth —Plymouth
- £29,000 - £34,000 a year
- Overtime
- Restaurant
- Referral programme
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Chef
Lanterns Restaurant —Plymouth
- From £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
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Chef
The Odd Wheel, Wembury —Plymouth
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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Lead Cook

Outcomes First Group -
Gunnislake

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Job details

Permanent
Up to £19,000 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Catering
Menu planning
Organisational skills
NVQ

Full job description

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Job Title: Lead Cook
Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake, PL18 9EH
Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8am - 2pm
Salary: £19,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only plus 2 weeks
Start: July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating nutritious, delicious meals that make a real difference every day? Do you thrive in a busy kitchen where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our school community.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll work under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in delivering a high‑quality catering service that supports the wellbeing of our children and young people. You’ll uphold our school ethos, contribute to a positive working environment, and bring pride and professionalism to everything you do.

What You’ll Be Doing

Planning, preparing, and serving high‑quality meals that meet nutritional standards
Ensuring the kitchen environment is spotless, safe, and fully compliant with hygiene regulations
Managing stock levels, placing orders, and maintaining accurate records
Catering for a range of dietary needs, including allergies, vegan diets, and specialist requirements
Keeping the service running smoothly so meals are ready on time and in the right quantities
Attending training sessions to keep your skills sharp and up to date
Ensuring all kitchen equipment is well maintained and arranging repairs when needed
Handling telephone enquiries with professionalism and warmth

What You’ll Bring

City & Guilds or NVQ in Catering
Experience working in a catering environment
Strong personal hygiene and excellent food presentation skills
A team‑focused attitude with the ability to work independently when needed
Flexibility, resilience, and a positive approach to challenges
Confidence building relationships with children and young people
A full driving licence
Willingness to undertake training and develop your skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks

Desirable

Experience across a wide range of catering styles
Knowledge of catering for individuals with complex dietary or health needs
Menu planning experience
Ability to work within a set budget
Awareness of health and safety regulations

About Us

Copper Fields School is a specialist co-educational school in Gunnislake, Cornwall, supporting pupils aged 4–16 with autism, communication and language needs, and additional complex needs. In a nurturing and inclusive environment, pupils receive personalised support to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Our broad and balanced curriculum, enriched by outdoor learning and local community experiences, fosters independence, confidence, and personal growth. Copper Fields celebrates every individual, empowering pupils to achieve their best outcomes and prepare for life beyond school.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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