Casual Chef: Flexible Hours, Skill-Building & Impact

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

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.