Cook

Gather & Gather UK; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in North East England is recruiting a passionate Cook for a part-time role (30 hours/week). You will support culinary teams in preparing high-quality food and ensuring great dining experiences. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food. Opportunities for career progression are offered with this role.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development and training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Good understanding of food handling and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food to brighten customers' days.
• Work in a team to serve delicious meals.
• Seek opportunities to improve menus and food services.
• Maintain a positive brand image through exemplary customer service.
• Reduce food waste and maintain kitchen organization.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for world-class food

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Job description

We're currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 30 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 to 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.

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• 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 levelsSupporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Ideal Candidate

• 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

Job Reference: com/2810/43922001/52771833/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, a part of 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!