Cook

Compass Group; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food services company in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a passionate Cook for a part-time role of 20 hours per week. The Cook will support culinary teams in preparing and serving quality dishes while ensuring the highest food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates are team players with prior experience, a strong understanding of food safety, and a flexible approach to work. The role offers various benefits including operational training, life assurance, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development and training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy with employee assistance access

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills are essential.
• Good understanding of food handling and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that enhances customer satisfaction.
• Work within a team to create and serve meals.
• Adhere strictly to food handling and hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

World-class food passion

Team player

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 CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 20 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.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• 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

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 4 on 4 off

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Our ideal Cook will:

• 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

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!