Assistant Cook

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking an Assistant Chef to provide high-quality meals for students. The role involves meal preparation, compliance with safety standards, and contributing to an excellent service reputation. This position offers opportunities for training and a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Opportunities for formal qualifications

Employee discounts

Assistance programs

Potential eligibility for pension schemes

Qualifications

• Ensure students receive nutritionally balanced meals.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing, and cooking meals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining the company's reputation.

Skills

Organised

Hard-working

Passionate

Education

Formal qualifications

Job description

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Job Title: Assistant Chef

Location: Reading Primary Schools

We are seeking an organised, hard-working, and passionate Assistant Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will ensure that our students are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with planning, preparing, and cooking meals to required standards.
2. Briefing kitchen teams on menus and service.
3. Ensuring continuous compliance with food safety and health and safety procedures.
4. Carrying out company bookwork.
5. Contributing to maintaining the company's reputation for excellent food and service.

Additional information:

• Opportunities for formal qualifications, apprenticeships, and ongoing training.
• Term-time only work with no weekends, supporting work/life balance.
• Access to employee discounts and assistance programs.
• Potential eligibility for pension schemes.

Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.

We strive to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness.