Assistant Cook

Taylor Shaw; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering company in the United Kingdom is looking for an Assistant Cook to support the kitchen team in preparing and cooking nutritious meals. This part-time role requires working Monday to Friday during school hours, focusing on food safety and hygiene. Ideal candidates should have a passion for cooking and the ability to work as part of a team. Enjoy perks like free meals and flexibility around school holidays. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexibility around family life

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Some experience or interest in food preparation and cooking.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Physical stamina to work in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team in preparing and cooking food.
• Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure timely service.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Job description

Taylor Shaw - Great Food, Bright Futures

Lydgate Junior School , part of

Taylor Shaw , we believe

healthy food fuels young minds , and we're passionate about serving

in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is

fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness - because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

What you'll be doing...

As an

Assistant Cook , you'll support the kitchen team in preparing and cooking food to meet high standards of quality, hygiene, and presentation. You'll assist with daily kitchen tasks to help ensure smooth and efficient meal service.

Assist in the preparation and cooking of food according to menus and recipes

Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times

Help maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and equipment

Support stock rotation and inventory management

Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure timely and efficient service

Assist with portion control and presentation of dishes

Follow instructions and contribute to a positive team environment

Working pattern :

Monday to Friday | School Hours | 25 hours per week | Term Time Only

What can you bring?

Some experience or interest in food preparation and cooking

Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices

Ability to work well as part of a team

Good communication and time management skills

Willingness to learn and take direction

Physical stamina to work in a busy kitchen environment

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels

appreciated, supported, and set up for success!

Here's what's waiting for you :

Free, tasty meals

• Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.

Plenty of Time to Unwind

• Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.

Leave for life's important moments

• whether family, personal or unexpected.

Give back time

• paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.

Room to grow

• career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• pension schemes and life assurance.
• save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with!

No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're a

people-first

business with over

10,000 colleagues across the UK , serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission?

To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here!

Why? Because we create a place where you're

listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway!

Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are.

We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where

everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help!

Ready to join us? Hit 'Apply Now' and let's chat!