Assistant Cook

Miquill; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive catering provider in the UK is looking for an Assistant Cook to prepare and deliver nutritious meals for students. This role involves working in a supportive kitchen environment, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, and creating an enjoyable dining experience. Candidates should have hands-on experience with fresh ingredients and a Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification. Enjoy a balanced work-life with a Monday to Friday schedule and 38 weeks of work per year.

Benefits

Weekends off

Supportive work environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in education or high-volume catering setting.
• Committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to solve problems and make improvements on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver healthy, exciting menus for students and staff.
• Ensure all food hygiene and health and safety standards are met.
• Create a fun dining experience in line with company standards.
• Support your team and build positive relationships with clients.

Skills

Hands-on experience using fresh ingredients

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Knowledge of Health and Safety practices

High self-motivation and creativity

Job description

Summary

As an Assistant Cook, you'll be assisting with the preparation and delivery of a healthy, delicious and exciting menu for our students and staff, using our fresh ingredients. The role requires the initiative, creativity and keen attention to detail to make every school mealtime genuinely interesting and special.

Package

The happiness of our employees is paramount. Our friendly kitchen environments will make you feel supported and part of the Miquill family.

Amazing Work-Life Balance

Monday to Friday working-no more weekends!

30 hours working with no late nights

38 weeks per year based around school term time (more time to spend with friends and family!).

£13 per hour

Your Future Growth

Work for a fast-growing company that wants you to grow with them.

Benefit from a dedicated L&D team offering apprenticeships and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its team? Apply today!

Please note : All staff must share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children / young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.

Main Responsibilities

You will be the culinary artist who ensures Miquill's food philosophy shines through in every service.

Use our carefully selected recipes to bring our nutritious menus to life, ensuring excellent taste and presentation.

Guarantee the highest standards of Food Hygiene, Allergen and Health and Safety compliance.

Work with the team to create a fun, friendly and delicious dining experience for students and staff, in line with company standards.

The production of hospitality and special catering requests, as needed by our clients.

Providing outstanding support to your team and demonstrating a positive role model.

Build positive relationships with clients and customers.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual who shares our passion for serving great-tasting food and providing excellent service. If you are ready to maintain the highest standards while injecting creativity into your work, you'll need:

• Solid, hands‑on experience using fresh ingredients, preferably within an education or high-volume catering setting.
• A Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (further training and development will be available).
• Excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety practices within a professional kitchen environment.
• High self‑motivation, creativity, and the ability to use your initiative to solve problems and make improvements on the fly.