Cook- Maternity Cover

TN United Kingdom; Atherton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Temporary Cook, where your culinary skills will shine in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role focuses on delivering delicious and nutritious meals while ensuring customer satisfaction. You'll play a key part in the daily operations, working alongside a dedicated team to create memorable dining experiences. With opportunities for personal and professional growth from day one, your ideas for menu improvements will be welcomed. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values excellence and offers attractive benefits, including ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card access

Subsidised meals

Early pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health support

Recognition events

Qualifications

• Demonstrates qualities aligned with the company's vision and values.
• Maintains composure under pressure in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for smooth daily operation of the kitchen and catering services.
• Collaborate with the catering team to deliver memorable experiences.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic numeracy and literacy

Ability to prioritize work

Excellent customer care skills

Knowledge of H&S Regulations

Experience catering for large groups

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cooking

Tools

Commercial catering equipment

Job description

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Job Role: Temporary Cook (24 hours/week) - Maternity Cover

The Belong catering services are a vital part of our villages, and we seek the best Chefs to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat visits. As a Cook, you will collaborate with the catering team to deliver memorable experiences for our customers.

You will be responsible for the smooth daily operation of the kitchen and catering services within the village, ensuring food is delicious, nutritious, attractively presented, and served consistently. We believe good food and hospitality are key to successful events and occasions.

We value personalities that strive for excellence and possess skills to present food that is fresh, appetising, and tasty every time.

Opportunities for role development are available from day one. Your ideas for menu improvements and business growth will be encouraged, helping you to expand your responsibilities. Belong offers excellent learning and development opportunities and attractive benefits.

Requirements

1. Demonstrates qualities aligned with Belong’s vision and values.
2. Good communication skills for engaging with diverse groups.
3. Basic numeracy and literacy skills for stock control and procedural adherence.
4. Ability to prioritize work and meet standards and deadlines.
5. Maintains composure under pressure and fosters a relaxed kitchen environment.
6. Excellent customer care skills.
7. Basic IT skills for order processing.
8. Ability to handle loads and operate commercial catering equipment.
9. Experience catering for large groups (50+ people).
10. Understanding of dietary needs for older adults or individuals with impairments.
11. Knowledge of H&S Regulations, COSHH, and HACCP.
12. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cooking.
13. Reliability to fulfill contracted hours, including weekends and days.
14. Cost of DBS Check covered by the employer.
15. Participation in a comprehensive 4-day classroom induction and paid shadow shifts.
16. Ongoing training, development, and internal career progression opportunities.
17. Benefits include pension scheme, Blue Light Card access, subsidised meals, early pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health support, and recognition events.