Baker/Cook

Chartwells; Bradford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Baker/Cook to create exceptional food experiences. Responsibilities include preparing delicious cakes and biscuits, supervising kitchen hygiene, and improving food services based on feedback. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, has supervisory experience, and holds relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ. This full-time role offers numerous benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Social events and communication with leaders

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Have experience supervising a team.
• Have experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality cakes and biscuits following recipes.
• Improve desserts based on customer feedback.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Exceptional customer service

Supervisory experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Baker/Cook to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients’ and customers’ days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift pattern

• Term Time Only
• Mon: 07.30-14.30
• Tues: 07.30-14.30
• Weds: 07.30-14.30
• Thurs: 07.30-14.30
• Fri: 07.30-14.30
• Sat:
• Sun:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality cakes/biscuits following recipes that delights our clients and customers
  Identifying opportunities to improve our desserts/cakes
  Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
  Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
  Monitoring inventories to keep the baking ingredients well stocked
  Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations
  Some till work involved serving on hot & cold counters

Our ideal Baker/Cook will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

Job Reference: com/0212/47836001/52686374/BU #Chartwells

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!