Caterlink - Assistant Chef

Caterlink; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking an Assistant Chef to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals. This role involves meal planning and ensuring strict food safety protocols, contributing to high standards in food presentation and service while promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for formal qualifications

Work/life balance with term-time work

Employee Discount Platform access

Free Employee Assistance Program

Potential eligibility for Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Organized and diligent assistant chef with high standards in food quality.
• Passionate about enhancing food service and safety protocols.
• Experience with meal planning and preparation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and cooking.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and health procedures.
• Support kitchen teams with menu briefings and service excellence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Diligence

Passion for food quality

Education

Enhanced DBS disclosure

Formal qualifications (apprenticeships, training)

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Chef dedicated to providing nutritionally balanced and delicious food for future generations. The ideal candidate will be organized, diligent, and passionate about maintaining high standards in food quality, presentation, and service.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with meal planning, preparation, and cooking to meet the required standards. You will also help enhance our reputation for excellent food and service by briefing kitchen teams on menus and service, ensuring continuous adherence to food safety and health and safety procedures, and managing company bookwork.

Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.

We strive to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and has opportunities for growth and development.

Additional Information

Benefits of working with us include:

• Opportunities for formal qualifications through apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training.
• A work/life balance with term-time only work and no weekend shifts.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, and more.
• Free Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services for you and your family.
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme.