Caterlink - Assistant Chef

TN United Kingdom; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Assistant Chef to provide nutritious and delicious meals for future generations. This role emphasizes maintaining high food quality, presentation, and service standards while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Enjoy a great work/life balance with term-time hours and no weekend work, alongside opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. Join a team that values diversity and inclusivity, where your contributions make a significant impact on the well-being of children and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Opportunities for formal qualifications

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Potential Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about maintaining high food quality and presentation.
• Organized and hardworking with a commitment to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing, and cooking meals to standard.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health procedures.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Customer Service

Meal Preparation

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Chef dedicated to providing nutritionally balanced and tasty food for future generations. The ideal candidate will be organized, hardworking, and passionate about maintaining high standards in food quality, presentation, and service. A commitment to delivering efficient service and upholding excellent customer service and food safety standards is essential.

This role involves working 25 hours per week during term time only, at a rate of £13.21 per hour.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with planning, preparing, and cooking meals to standard, briefing kitchen teams on menus and service, ensuring continuous compliance with 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. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.

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

Additional Information

Working with us offers many advantages, including:

• Opportunities for formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development.
• A great work/life balance due to term-time only hours and no weekend work.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits available free of charge.
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme.