Cook - Darlington

Gather & Gather; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is looking for a passionate Cook to join its team on a part-time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week. The Cook will support culinary teams by preparing and serving delicious food while ensuring a positive dining experience for customers. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, a passion for food and customer service, and the ability to work well in a team. Opportunities for career progression are provided within this market-leading company.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Passion for food and customer service.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that brings joy to customers.
• Work collaboratively to serve delicious meals.
• Seek opportunities to enhance menus and food services.
• Maintain a positive brand image through excellent customer service.
• Record and reduce food waste levels.
• Support kitchen organization and cleanliness.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Abide by Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Cook

We're currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 30 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 pattern will be :

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

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

Job Reference : com / 1012 / 43922001 / 52780689 / 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!