Casual Chef

Serco; Easingwold; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Internal courses

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Volunteer day

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Casual Chef for the UK Resilience Academy, delivering high-quality catering for delegates, guests and events. You’ll prepare, cook and present meals, ensure food safety, and support stock management in a professional environment.

You’ll work flexibly to meet business needs, with BPSS clearance likely required and opportunities to learn through extensive internal courses and wellbeing benefits offered by Serco.

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills and a passion for delivering quality food.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
• Good awareness of hospitality and catering industry standards.
• Food Hygiene qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to agreed menu specifications, maintaining quality throughout preparation and service.
• Ensure high standards of food presentation, service, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support colleagues in stock control, stock rotation and portion control to minimise waste.
• Follow health and safety, food hygiene, COSHH and Serco procedures at all times.
• Cater for special dietary requirements with appropriate care and attention.
• Assist with stock takes, equipment checks and emergency procedures when required.

Skills

Culinary skills

English communication

Personal presentation

Food safety

Job description

Location: UK Resilience Academy, The Hawkhills, YO61 3EG
Salary: competitive plus excellent benefits
Schedule: PT/Casual hours - to meet business needs

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Casual Chef in our UK Resilience Academy team, you’ll help deliver a high-quality catering service for delegates, guests, colleagues and event attendees. Your work has purpose, ensuring every customer receives safe, well-prepared and enjoyable meals in a professional environment.

You’ll play an important role in creating a positive experience for everyone who visits the college. From preparing and presenting food to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene, your contribution helps support learning, events and activities that have a positive impact on communities and the future.

What You’ll Do As a Casual Chef

• Prepare and cook food to agreed menu specifications, maintaining quality throughout preparation and service.
• Ensure high standards of food presentation, service, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support colleagues in managing stock control, stock rotation and portion control to minimise waste.
• Follow health and safety, food hygiene, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and company procedures at all times
• Cater for special dietary requirements with appropriate care and attention.
• Assist with stock takes, equipment checks and emergency procedures when required.

Does this sound like you?

• Excellent culinary skills and a passion for delivering quality food.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
• Good awareness of hospitality and catering industry standards.
• Food Hygiene qualification and basic IT skills would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds

Vetting And Checks

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

A Little Bit About Us

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Commitment

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact [e-mail].

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