Cook (Weekends)

OCS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading facilities management company as a Cook, working weekends to prepare and serve nutritious meals to high standards. This role requires a qualified cook with knowledge of food hygiene, cooking methods, and an understanding of dietary needs. OCS offers a supportive environment for professional growth through various development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Cook to City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 standard.
• Knowledge of HACCP & COSHH.
• Intimate knowledge of Fire Safety in kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking, presentation and service of meals.
• Ensure compliance with nutritional policies and food hygiene standards.
• Timely plating and delivery of meals to patient areas.

Skills

Cooking methods

Recipe formulation

Food hygiene

Nutritional knowledge

Allergen awareness

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ level 3

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Working Days: Working every other weekend 12pm to 6pm, Saturdays and Sunday

Are you passionate about preparing delicious and nutritious meals? Join OCS as a Cook and be part of a team that values your culinary skills and professional growth. At OCS, we are committed to being an ‘Employer of Choice’ by investing in our colleagues’ development through funded programs and opportunities to gain qualifications.

Ready to bring your culinary expertise to a team that values your growth and success? Apply now and join OCS!

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• The preparation, cooking, presentation and service of meals to the highest possible standards.
• Provide food that complies with national nutritional policies and food hygiene standards.
• Ensure timely plating and delivery to patient areas.
• Contributes to the implementation of service developments i.e. new menus, production systems.
• Submit requisitions for additional foods stores depending upon demand.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Qualified Cook to City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 standard and Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge and experience across a broad range of cooking methods, recipe formulation and service requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP & COSHH acquired over time with training.
• Intimate knowledge of Fire Safety as applied in the kitchen setting.
• Allergen qualification/training.
  
  

How To Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Facilities Services, Hospitality, and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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