Cook

Eurest; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a passionate Cook in the United Kingdom for a part-time role, contracted for 10 hours a week. The cook will prepare high-quality food and contribute to maintaining a positive dining experience. Ideal candidates will have experience, a flexible approach, and a passion for excellent food service. Join a company focused on sustainability and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Passion for food and customer service.
• Good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food.
• Work in a team to serve meals.
• Improve menus and food services.
• Maintain customer service excellence.
• Reduce food waste.
• Support kitchen organization and cleaning.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

World-class food passion

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene

Flexible working approach

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to Eurest on a part time basis, contracted to 10 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.

Your shift pattern

• Mon:
• Tues:
• Weds:
• Thurs:
• Fri:
• Sat: Mornings
• Sun: Mornings

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 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

About Eurest

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

Company overview

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

Equal opportunities

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!