Cook

Buzz Bingo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK is seeking a Lead Cook for its Barnsley Club. The role requires managing kitchen service, preparing food according to specifications, and motivating the kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced environments and knowledge of cooking laws. This position offers a flexible 30-35 hour contract across 7 days including evenings and weekends. Join us to enhance your career and enjoy numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Wellbeing app access

Employee recognition scheme

Training opportunities

Annual leave plus public holidays

Staff discounts

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cooking to specification, following directions and producing meals.
• Desirable to have experience of cooking from a 'cook to order' menu.
• Knowledge of minimum temperature legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen service and motivate the team.
• Ensure food is prepared in line with company standards.
• Check food deliveries and handle storage correctly.
• Consistently cook food from the menu to specification.

Skills

Cooking to specification

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Knowledge of legal cooking requirements

Job description

Do you want to be part of a business where you can encourage and empower people to develop in their role? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you take pride in delivering great food? If yes, we would love to hear from you!

Join us as a Lead Cook in our Barnsley Club offering a 30-35 hour contract which is fully flexible over 7 days, including evenings and weekends.

The Role You ll Play

As Lead Cook, you are responsible for managing the kitchen service and motivating the team. You make sure our food is prepared and served in line with company standards, making sure fantastic quality is consistently delivered to our Customers. You can be yourself and build meaningful connections with Customers and Colleagues.

Hit the Jackpot with Our Benefits

• a physical and mental wellbeing app for you and your family giving you fast remote access to a GP for advice and more
• Thrive App for your mental wellbeing approved by the NHS
• Buzz Brights Apprenticeships
• Buzz Brilliance Awards Employee Recognition Scheme
• Buzz Learning, our digital learning platform with access to 100s of online courses
• In-house Training Fire safety, Food safety 1 & 2, COSHH and more
• Access to Trained Mental Health Advocates for advice on your mental wellbeing
• 4 weeks Annual Leave plus Public Holidays (Prorated accordingly for part time Colleagues)
• Buy Holidays Salary Sacrifice Scheme opportunity to buy an extra week s holiday (if eligible)
• Staff discount 50% off bingo tickets, food & soft drinks
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme

Your Responsibilities as Part of Our Team

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of our menu, suppliers and agreed procedure of how to produce all dishes
• Monitor and record wastage, reporting to the Duty Manager
• Operate in accordance with the Companies Operating Manuals, standards and procedures
• Check-in food deliveries, completing administration and storage of the same correctly
• Make sure stock rotation (FIFO) and stock counts are completed accurately
• Consistently cook food from our menu to specification and company standards
• Complete other ad hoc duties as requested
• Ensuring you create a Safer Gambling Environment for all our Customers and Colleagues across all of our channels; online, in club and live

The Winning Combination We re Looking For

• Previous experience of cooking to specification, following directions and producing meals based on brand standards
• It is desirable you have previous experience of cooking from a 'cook to order' menu
• The ability to work in a busy kitchen environment and remain calm under pressure
• Knowledge of legal cooking requirements, including minimum temperatures etc.

Applicants must be 18+