Cook - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Vacherin; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a passionate Cook to join their culinary team. In this role, you will prepare and serve high-quality food, ensuring exemplary customer service and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and a keen understanding of food handling. This position offers a chance to grow your culinary career while being part of a supportive team with various benefits.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Great wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passionate about world-class food and customer service

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Flexible approach to working

Job description

Cook

We're currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to CH&CO on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 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 patterns will be: Other

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/0501/48862001/52783115/BU #Vacherin

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!