Part-Time Assistant Cook/Chef

Aylesham Community Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Real Living Wage employer

Job summary

Aylesham Community Trust is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic Assistant Cook/Chef to join our friendly catering team and support our popular Sunday Carvery. The role also offers cover for holidays and busy periods and opportunities to cater for weddings, buffets and other events.

Working with the Catering Team Leader, you will prepare, cook and present high-quality food while maintaining food hygiene and customer service standards, both in the carvery and during special events.

Qualifications

• Has previous kitchen/caf%C3%A9/restaurant experience.
• Available to work Sundays (essential).
• Can provide flexible cover for holidays, staff absence and busy periods.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality food.
• Has good understanding of food hygiene and food safety.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work under pressure.
• Enjoys working as part of a friendly, community-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of the Sunday Carvery.
• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard.
• Extend catering support for weddings, buffets, wakes and other events.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Work independently when required and as part of a supportive team.
• Help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Team player

Flexible

Job description

Aylesham Community Trust is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Cook/Chef to join our friendly catering team.

Aylesham Community Trust is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Cook/Chef to join our friendly catering team.

This role is centred around supporting our popular Sunday Carvery, with additional opportunities to provide cover for annual leave, staff absence and busy periods. You will also help deliver catering for weddings, buffets, wakes, evening events and other functions held at the Trust.

Working alongside our Catering Team Leader, you will help prepare, cook and present high-quality food while maintaining excellent food hygiene and customer service standards.

• Assisting with the preparation and service of our popular Sunday Carvery
• Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard
• We're always extending our offer so this would also help with supporting catering for weddings, buffets, wakes and other events
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards
• Working independently when required and as part of a supportive team
• Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen

What Were Looking For

• Has previous experience working in a kitchen, caf E9, restaurant or similar catering environment
• Is available to work Sundays (essential)
• Can provide flexible cover for holidays, staff absence and busy periods
• Takes pride in producing high-quality food
• Has a good understanding of food hygiene and food safety
• Is organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure
• Enjoys working as part of a friendly, community-focused team

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a community-focused social enterprise
• Work in a supportive, inclusive team
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Help create a welcoming space for all
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holidays
• Real Living Wage employer

All roles offered with our standards terms and conditions that include:

• Pension
• Free on site parking
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata to contracted hours worked)
• Help create a welcoming space for all

Bring your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm—we cant wait to meet you!

For further information please email [e-mail] where a copy of the Job Description and details of how to apply will be sent by return.

Location: Aylesham Community Trust, Ackholt Road, Aylesham, CT3 3AJ

Hours: Minimum 8 hours per week, with additional flexible bank hours available.