Part-Time Cook - Contract Catering, Fresh Service

Vertas Group; Bedford; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 18 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Vertas is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Catering team at Harrold Odell Country Park in Bedford. You will work 18 hours a week, with shifts 8:30am–2:30pm on alternating weeks, helping prepare and serve high-quality food to our customers.

You should bring proven chef experience, knowledge of cooking methods, and strong teamwork. Level 2 Food Hygiene is desirable. You will contribute to maintaining site standards and safe kitchen practices.

Qualifications

• Proven chef experience, ideally in contract catering.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and processes, with the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Food hygiene certification at Level 2 (desirable).

Responsabilités

• Food preparation: handling day-to-day duties and ensuring dishes meet site standards.
• Cooking and service: managing your station and delivering food on time.
• Safety and hygiene: following best practices with equipment, utensils, and food storage.
• Stock management: keeping ingredients fresh and reordering stock, when supplies run low.
• Teamwork: collaborating with the culinary team to maintain quality and service throughout the shift.

Connaissances

Chef experience

Cooking methods

Communication & teamwork

Formation

Food hygiene Level 2 (desirable)

Description du poste

Vertas is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Catering team at Harrold Odell Country Park in Bedford. You will work 18 hours a week, with shifts 8:30am–2:30pm on alternating weeks, helping prepare and serve high-quality food to our customers.

You should bring proven chef experience, knowledge of cooking methods, and strong teamwork. Level 2 Food Hygiene is desirable. You will contribute to maintaining site standards and safe kitchen practices.