Cook

Eurest; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Cook for a part-time position, contracted for 25 hours per week. You will support culinary teams in preparing delicious meals, maintaining high food standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar role, a passion for food service, and a flexible working attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to prepare high-quality food.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights customers.
• Work in a team to serve delicious meals.
• Maintain health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for food and customer service

Experience in a similar role

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Flexible approach to working

Job description

We’re currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to Eurest on a part time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week.

As a Cook, you will support our talented culinary teams in preparing and serving the delicious food we’re known for! You’ll help keep our clients and customers smiling with dining experiences that align with popular tastes and dietary requirements, and in return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your culinary career in a market-leading food service company.

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Afternoons
• Tues: Afternoons
• Weds: Afternoons
• Thurs: Afternoons
• Fri: Afternoons
• Sat:
• Sun:

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that brightens our customers day
• Working in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals
• Seeking opportunities to improve our menus and food services
• Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
• Recording and reducing food waste levels
• Supporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Ideal Cook

• Be passionate about world-class food and customer service
• Have experience in a similar role
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Have a flexible approach to working

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

About Eurest

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We’re people-powered at Eurest. It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!