Assistant Cook

ISS; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Cook to join their kitchen team. This role includes preparing high-quality food, ensuring hygiene standards, and delivering exceptional catering services. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive pay and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 or be pursuing equivalent cookery qualification.
• Passion for great-tasting food is essential.
• Advanced understanding of food hygiene principles required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food.
• Deliver exceptional catering services.
• Maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene understanding

Communication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Cook

Contract : Healthcare

Location : Warwick, CV34 5BW

Hours of work : 22.5

Working Pattern : 3 over 7

Contract Type : Permanent

Hourly Rate : £12.21

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with a real passion for food and a desire to grow within a supportive, development-focused environment.

As an Assistant Cook with ISS UK, you will work closely with our kitchen team, contributing to food preparation and helping to deliver an exceptional service to our customers.

The Role

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food
• Deliver exceptional catering services both in and outside the kitchen
• Meet deadlines by ensuring meals are served promptly
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and ensure the site is kept clean and tidy
• Uphold health and safety standards, always promoting a secure and safe working environment
• Collaborate as part of the wider ISS team, supporting other departments to create an outstanding experience for colleagues and customers

About You

• NVQ Level 2 (or in the process of completing) or equivalent cookery qualification
• Passionate about great-tasting food
• Advanced understanding of the principals of food hygiene
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Deliver a high-quality service, with an attention for detail
• Both a supportive and helpful individual
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

EEO and Inclusion

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.