Cook

Chefs Bay Hospitality; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Greater London is seeking experienced cooks for independent work at Probation Trust hostels. Responsibilities include preparing and serving home-cooked meals, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in a fine dining setting and excellent communication skills. The position offers a full-time schedule with flexible shifts and a pay rate of £17 per hour. Additional responsibilities include completing paperwork and working in various environments.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role in a quality fine dining establishment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious home-cooked meals.
• Work autonomously in hostel kitchen environments.
• Complete required paperwork and food safety documentation.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Hotel Experience

Taleo

Cake Decorating

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Job description

Cook – Probation Trust Hostels

Rate: 17 / hour Holiday Pay (19.05 / hour total)

Essential: Basic DBS check required

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced cooks to work independently within Probation Trust hostels preparing and serving home‑cooked meals for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious home‑cooked meals
• Work autonomously in hostel kitchen environments
• Complete required paperwork and food safety documentation
• Report to site supervisor on long‑term assignments

Assignment Types

• Ongoing cover for permanent vacancies
• Short‑term cover (weekend shifts few days at a time)
• Holiday / sickness cover
• Temporary assignments (typically 4 weeks)

Typical Shift Patterns

• 12pm - 6pm or 1pm - 7pm
• Weekday weekend or combination shifts available
• Mix of regular and ad‑hoc assignments

Flexible cooks able to accommodate varying shift patterns and locations are preferred.

Required Skills

A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role in a quality fine dining establishment Knowledge of front of house restaurant bar and cellar operations Excellent communication and leadership skills Strong customer service skills Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and remain calm under pressure Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays Knowledge of food and beverage trends and the ability to make recommendations based on customer preferences

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Hotel Experience
• Taleo
• Cake Decorating
• Cooking
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Knife Skills

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

Salary: 17 - 17