Cook

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Rugby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking catering company as a Cook in Rugby, where you'll create delightful dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary creativity in a dynamic environment that caters to a large clientele. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, you'll work alongside a passionate team dedicated to excellence. Enjoy various benefits, including free meals and extensive training opportunities, while contributing to a vibrant workplace culture. If you're ready to take your culinary skills to the next level, apply today!

Benefits

Discount schemes at major retailers

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave – up to one day per year

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Extensive training and development opportunities

Established apprenticeship programs

Team and social events

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in food and customer service.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch.
• Maintain food quality standards and control wastage.
• Provide excellent customer service and work well in a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Food Preparation

Creativity in Cooking

Education

Experience in Food Preparation

Customer Service Experience

Job description

Job Title: Cook

A fantastic B&I location in Rugby for a leading soft drink company, catering for 300 people. The venue offers breakfast, lunch, and hospitality services. This is a 7-day-a-week, 24-hour operation, with a working pattern of 5 days over 7. Additional benefits include free parking.

We are seeking a talented Cook to join our team at this prestigious Rugby location.

If you are a current chef or aspiring to develop your skills through our chefs academy, please apply today.

You will enjoy working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus. Creativity and skill showcasing are encouraged in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work well in a team, providing breakfast, lunch, and hospitality services.
• Prepare food using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, adhering to company brand standards.
• Maintain food quality standards and control wastage.
• Follow all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures.
• Experience with pot wash duties is advantageous.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Be a great team player.

Skills and Attributes:

• Genuine interest in food and customer service.
• Strong team player.
• Passion and innovation for great food.
• Organized with attention to detail.

Knowledge and Competencies:

• Good understanding and use of verbal English.
• Proficient in written English and reading skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits:

• Discount schemes at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.
• Free meals on duty.
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Established apprenticeship programs.
• Team and social events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Workplace pension.
• Opportunities for career progression within a leading independent caterer.

About Us:

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, individuality, passion, and style. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing that diversity leads to better results and a better working environment.