Assistant Chef - School Catering, 20h/wk, Multi-Site

Vertas Group; Newark and Sherwood; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas Group is seeking an Assistant Chef to support our Catering Team across Newark, Retford, Mansfield and Worksop. The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 14:00, 39 weeks per year, delivering nutritious meals and maintaining food safety and customer service across multiple sites.

You will help with preparation, cooking, serving, stock control, and kitchen administration while working in a busy school or commercial kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable
• Experience working within a school or commercial kitchen environment is advantageous
• A positive and flexible approach to work
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential
• The right to work in the UK
• The ability to travel between sites as required

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation, cooking and serving of meals
• Assisting with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and health and safety
• Supporting stock control and ordering processes
• Delivering excellent customer service to pupils, staff and visitors
• Assisting with kitchen administration and record keeping
• Supporting multiple sites where cover is required
• Assisting with washing up and general kitchen duties

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Driving licence

Job description

Vertas Group is seeking an Assistant Chef to support our Catering Team across Newark, Retford, Mansfield and Worksop. The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 14:00, 39 weeks per year, delivering nutritious meals and maintaining food safety and customer service across multiple sites.

You will help with preparation, cooking, serving, stock control, and kitchen administration while working in a busy school or commercial kitchen environment.