Cook- Greenhead Park Conservatory Café- 30 Hrs

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Kirklees
Public Health and Corporate Resources
Culture & Visitor Economy
30
2
Greenhead Park Conservatory Cafe, Trinity Street, HD1 4HS
Permanent
5
£13.26- £13.47 per hour

Are you a passionate cook who enjoys producing good‑quality, home‑cooked meals and desserts every day? Would you like to work in a café set in the beautiful surroundings of Greenhead Park, just half a mile from Huddersfield town centre?

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Cook to support our busy Conservatory Café, delivering fresh, high‑quality food and excellent service to our customers.

About the role

You will:

  • Prepare and serve a range of home‑cooked meals and desserts to a consistently high standard
  • Support the day‑to‑day running of a busy café environment
  • Complete required food safety, due diligence and compliance paperwork
  • Manage ordering and stock control to support efficient operations
  • Work collaboratively as part of a friendly, customer‑focused team

Working pattern

  • 5 days over 7, including weekends and bank holidays
  • Paid time off over Christmas

What we offer

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Paid annual leave
  • Employee healthcare benefits
  • A strong local government pension scheme
  • Access to unrivalled training and development opportunities

Career development

At Kirklees Council, we are committed to developing our people. This role offers genuine career progression, with access to training, qualifications and long‑term career prospects within a large and supportive organisation.

 

Valerie Campbell is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
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24 May 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.