Cook - Cardiff

Gather & Gather; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Cardiff is seeking a passionate Cook to join their culinary team on a full-time basis. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality food, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for food and customer service. The company offers extensive training and development opportunities, making it a great place to advance your culinary career.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy with Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Be passionate about world-class food and customer service.
• Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that brightens our customers' day.
• Work in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Maintain a positive brand image through exemplary customer service.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Passion for food and customer service

Flexible approach to working

Job description

Cook

We're currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 35 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.

Benefits & 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

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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

Job Reference: com / 1711 / 48444001 / 52775918 / BU #Gather and Gather

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!