Assistant Cook

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an ambitious team as an Assistant Cook, where you'll create exceptional food experiences in a supportive environment. This role offers a chance to grow within a company that values individuality and rewards hard work. You'll prepare high-quality meals, work collaboratively with a passionate team, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career progression, this position is perfect for those who are enthusiastic about food and dedicated to excellence. Bring your spark to a leading organization and make a difference in the culinary world!

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Digital GP access

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Great communicator and relationship builder.
• Strives for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients.
• Assist with general kitchen tasks and stock taking.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Flexibility

Time Management

Job description

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We're currently recruiting an ambitious Assistant Cook to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. As an Assistant Cook, you will work in a passionate and dedicated team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences. We offer opportunities for career progression within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go above and beyond.

We ensure you're rewarded for your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Regular emails with discounts and savings
• Cash rewards for spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Please note: This role is contracted for 41 weeks per year.

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Assisting with general kitchen tasks as directed
• Stock taking
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Assistant Cook will:

• Be a great communicator and relationship builder
• Strive for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Work well under pressure
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability
• Be flexible in your approach to work
• Be passionate about great-tasting food

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across approximately 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoying competitive pay, excellent perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1806/41692001/52639911/BU

At Compass Group UK&I, we aim for everyone to feel comfortable being themselves at work and to have equal opportunities to advance their careers. We foster a culture of respect and inclusivity, valuing diverse talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Our colleagues' well-being and potential are our priorities — Diversity is Our Strength!