Cook

Elior; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is looking for a passionate Chef to join their team in Cramlington. You will be responsible for maintaining high food quality standards, ensuring a clean and well-stocked kitchen, and providing excellent customer service. Previous catering experience is required, along with a team player attitude. Enjoy flexible working hours and generous rewards, including free on-site lunches and holiday benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site lunches

28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days

Flexible leave options

Paid charity leave

Mental health support

Life assurance and pension schemes

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is necessary.
• Excellent customer service skills essential.
• Team player attitude is important.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of kitchen and service area.
• Stay updated with menus and food offerings.
• Provide warm and friendly service.
• Follow COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety protocols.

Skills

Passion for food

Excellent customer service skills

Team player

Catering experience

Job description

General Information

Cook Ref: 2024-65703
Job Information Division: Caterplus
Advert Closing Date: 22/09/2024
Contractual Hours: Part-time
Salary: £12.50
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 3 days out of 7, 18 hours per week
Location: Cramlington, NE23 6ED

Are you a passionate Chef? If so, we’d love you to join our team at Scarbrough Court!

This role sits within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. Making a difference to local people, we pride ourselves on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life & fostering friendships, our quality & locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

What you'll be doing

As a Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

What can you bring

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line with excellent customer service skills
• Team player
• Previous catering experience

Our way of saying thank you

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it’s great to work for us

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That’s why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we’re committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Interested? Click the ‘Apply for this role’ button at the top of this advert.