Cook

Manchester Arndale; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading facilities management company as a Cook. You will prepare and serve delicious meals while adhering to the highest standards of nutrition and hygiene. The ideal candidate should be qualified, with experience in various cooking methods, and a commitment to professional growth. Enjoy a structured shift pattern with opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Career progression

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS check required.
• Knowledge and experience across a broad range of cooking methods.
• Understanding of fire safety in kitchen settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to high standards.
• Comply with national nutritional and hygiene standards.
• Ensure timely delivery of meals to patient areas.
• Implement service developments like new menus.

Skills

Cooking methods

Recipe formulation

Food hygiene standards

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of COSHH

Fire Safety in kitchen

Allergen qualification/training

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ level 3

Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Are you passionate about preparing delicious and nutritious meals? Join OCS as a Cook and be part of a team that values your culinary skills and professional growth. At OCS, we are committed to being an ‘Employer of Choice’ by investing in our colleagues’ development through funded programs and opportunities to gain qualifications.

Ready to bring your culinary expertise to a team that values your growth and success? Apply now and join OCS!

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limitedto:

• The preparation, cooking, presentation and service of meals to the highest possible standards.
• Provide food that complies with national nutritional policies and food hygiene standards.
• Ensure timely plating and delivery to patient areas.
• Contributes to the implementation of service developments i.e. new menus, production systems.
• Submit requisitions for additional foods stores depending upon demand.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Qualified Cook to City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 standard and Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge and experience across a broad range of cooking methods, recipe formulation and service requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP & COSHH acquired over time with training.
• Intimate knowledge of Fire Safety as applied in the kitchen setting.
• Allergen qualification/training.

The hourly rate for this job role is £14.50 per hour working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with shifts working being 12:30 in the afternoon until 18:00 in the evening.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.