Cook

Adecco; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Enhanced DBS

Bike to work

Discount on activities

Free parking

Training & development

Career opportunity

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant/Cook to join our busy outdoor activity centre team. You will help prepare meals for residential school groups and corporate visitors, with weekend shifts on a rota basis.

Full training will be provided and you will work in a friendly, supportive kitchen environment. Typical duties include preparing café-style items, assisting with menu planning, and ensuring high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Passion for food and customer service.
• Team player with willingness to learn.
• Flexible, weekend rota availability.
• Full training provided.
• Experience in catering beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals for residential school groups and corporate visitors.
• Assisting with menu preparation and food service.
• Preparing café-style food including paninis, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and other light meals.
• Ensuring excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Supporting with stock rotation, deliveries and food storage.
• Working closely with the wider catering team to provide an efficient and friendly service.
• Following all health and safety and food safety procedures.
• Assisting with kitchen cleaning and end-of-shift duties.

Skills

Food hygiene

Customer service

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Weekend availability

Willing to learn

Job description

Catering Assistant / Cook

Job Details

• Location: Outdoor Activity Centre
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, including weekend work on a rota basis
• Shifts: 7.5-hour shifts between 7:30am and 7:30pm

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant/Cook to join our friendly catering team at a busy outdoor activity centre. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in catering, with full training provided and opportunities to develop skills across the wider business.

You will support the preparation and cooking of meals for school residential groups, corporate team-building events and activity centre visitors. Weekend shifts typically involve preparing and serving café-style food such as paninis, jacket potatoes and light refreshments.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals for residential school groups and corporate visitors.
• Assisting with menu preparation and food service.
• Preparing café-style food including paninis, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and other light meals.
• Ensuring excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Supporting with stock rotation, deliveries and food storage.
• Working closely with the wider catering team to provide an efficient and friendly service.
• Following all health and safety and food safety procedures.
• Assisting with kitchen cleaning and end-of-shift duties.

What We're Looking For

• Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
• Passion for food and providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work well as part of a small team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work weekends on a rota basis.
• Previous catering or kitchen experience would be beneficial but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Benefits

• Full uniform provided.
• Enhanced DBS check provided by the company.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• 50% discount on all activities at the centre.
• Free onsite parking.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, not limited to catering.
• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into a catering career.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, funded by the company, due to the nature of working within an environment that hosts school residential groups

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team in a unique outdoor setting where no two days are the same. Whether you already have catering experience or are looking to start a career in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.