Derbyshire County Council
Working as part of the catering team at Meadow View Dementia Care Centre, you will undertake general kitchen duties, food preparation, and service for a variety of meals, including those provided for special events. During your shifts, you will be responsible for managing our busy kitchen, ensuring high standards of health and safety, food hygiene, and effective team leadership.
The hours for this role are varied and will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
You will need to demonstrate solid all-round catering experience and possess strong communication skills. Previous experience working in a food production kitchen is essential, as is the ability to adapt menus and/or prepare individual dishes as needed due to supply issues or to meet individual dietary requirements. A strong focus on presentation and customer service is also important.
To apply, you will need to hold a basic Food Hygiene Certificate and ideally an NVQ Level II in Catering (or equivalent). You should also have relevant catering experience and a sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
If you wish to know more about the role or have an informal discussion, please email jemma.lafferty@derbyshire.gov.uk
Provisional Interview Date: 15th May 2026
