Kitchen Facilities Cook

Kitchen Facilities Cook

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Overland Park, Leeds

Compensation: £26,250 / year

At Vintage Cash Cow, we believe in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for our hardworking team. Our Facilities Kitchen team plays a vital role in ensuring that employees have access to nutritious, high-quality meals during their shifts. We take pride in maintaining a clean, efficient, and well‑run kitchen that supports our fast‑paced operations while fostering a positive dining experience for our staff.

As a Workplace Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving meals. You’ll ensure that all food is prepared to high‑quality standards, maintain excellent hygiene and safety practices, and manage kitchen supplies effectively. Your role is essential in providing a nutritious and enjoyable dining experience while keeping the kitchen running smoothly.

• Learn the kitchen setup, menu planning, and food preparation processes.
• Familiarise yourself with food safety, hygiene regulations, and kitchen equipment.
• Understand ingredient sourcing, inventory management, and ordering procedures.
• Begin coordinating with the team to ensure smooth meal service.

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to the daily menu and dietary needs.
• Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Ensure proper food storage, handling, and safety compliance.
• Manage inventory effectively, minimising food waste and optimising ingredient use.
• Work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment to meet scheduled meal times.

• Consistently deliver high‑quality meals while maintaining efficiency.
• Collaborate with management to improve menu variety and nutritional value.
• Refine kitchen processes to enhance food service operations.
• Ensure the kitchen remains a calm and welcoming space for the team.
• Provide feedback on kitchen operations and suggest process improvements.

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all kitchen areas.
• Monitor food inventory, manage stock levels, and place orders when needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Minimize food waste and optimize ingredient usage.
• Assist in menu planning and accommodate dietary restrictions as required.
• Provide a welcoming and high‑quality dining experience for staff.

• 3+ years as a cook in a commercial kitchen, cafeteria, or similar setting.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Safe handling of kitchen equipment and adherence to best practices.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with management and staff.
• Culinary training is a plus but not required.