Lead cook Work, Jobs in Pontefract (with Salaries)

Cook Manager
Suzie Arnold - Hutchison —York
- £18,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Cook Manager
impact Food Group —Wakefield
- £15,050 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Head Cook
Portland Care Group —Sheffield
- £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Head Cook
Garforth Residential Homes . —Leeds
- £14.01 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Team management
- Free parking
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4d
Chef
Tanglewood Care Services —Otley
- £16.07 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Referral programme
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Brunch cook & Evening Assistant
Hidden Wakefield —Wakefield
- From £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Nineteenth Bar and Kitchen —Barnsley
- £16.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- In-person
- Leadership
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9d
2nd Chef/Cook
Park Avenue Care Home —Leeds
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- In-person
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12d
Head Chef Designate
Loungers —Leeds
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Kitchen experience
- Employee discount
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8d
Kitchen Team Leader
Farmhouse Inns - BRA_102 —Castleford
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Second Chef
Tanglewood Care Services —Huddersfield
- £13.80 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Referral programme
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4d
Mobile Cook Supervisor
Elior UK —Sheffield
- £13.86 an hour
- Full-time
- Leadership
- School
- Kitchen experience
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12d
Relief Head Chef
BaxterStorey UK —Methley
- £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Grill Chef / kitchen supervisor
Above & Beyond —Holmfirth
- £13 - £16 an hour
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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4d
Head Chef
Barco Lounge —Selby
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Employee discount
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Catering Manager
Exemplar Health Care Services Limited —Leeds
- £14.80 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Communication skills
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Chef
Anchor —Wetherby
- £16.60 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
10d
Head Chef
Vallado Lounge —York
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Cafe Celine —Bradford
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Commis Chef
crowne plaza royal victoria —Sheffield
- £26,000 - £27,000 a year
- Temporary
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Employee discount
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Cook Manager

Suzie Arnold - Hutchison -
York

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Job details

Full-time
£18,000 a year

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Management
Cooking
Catering
Organisational skills
Kitchen management
Food safety
Leadership
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

The role…

Job Title: Cook Manager

School Location: Osbaldwick Primary Adademy

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 8.15am-13.45pm (27.5 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Pay Details: £18,000 per Annum

What will I be doing?

As a Cook Manager, you’ll lead a friendly kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals to students each day. This is a hands-on management role, where you’ll oversee the kitchen, support your team, and ensure smooth service.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the school
Planning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
Liaising directly with onsite clients and stakeholders
Ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently

We’re not in the business of making school food—we’re here to make great food, and that’s why our customers love us.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced Cook/Chef Manager with strong leadership skills and a passion for food.

Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments
Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food
Strong people management and team leadership skills
Good organisational and communication skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining high standards
Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations

If you’re enthusiastic about cooking and leading a team to deliver quality food, we want to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

This role offers an excellent work-life balance:

Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
All school holidays off
Free meal on shift and provided uniform

Plus:

Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
Access to free qualifications
Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
Monthly team incentives, including chances to win shopping vouchers

You’ll also have the chance to help children explore healthy eating and build positive food habits that last a lifetime.

Next steps

If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: An interview, trade test & kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

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