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Serco Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Internal courses

Wellbeing programme

Discounts across Serco services

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking an Assistant Cook in Coventry to support the catering team in delivering nutritious meals safely and efficiently. You’ll work under the Head Cook to prepare diverse menus, including special diets, while maintaining high hygiene and quality standards.

The role focuses on safe food handling, record-keeping, and adherence to HACCP/COSHH guidelines in a large-scale catering setting. The position is full-time with 40 hours weekly on a 4-on/4-off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety qualification required.
• Level 2 Allergens in Catering qualification required.
• Experience in large-scale catering environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Cook in preparing and cooking varied, nutritious menus including special diets.
• Support the delivery of catering services in line with Serco standards.
• Carry out food quality checks before, during and after meal service.
• Complete catering records to comply with HACCP, COSHH and food safety regulations.

Skills

Food safety level 3

Allergens in catering level 2

Catering experience

Teamwork & diversity

Job description

Assistant Cook

Company: Serco Limited

Location: Coventry City Centre, CV1

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, working 12 hour shifts 4 days on 4 days off across Monday - Sunday.

Ready to impact a better future?

Serco manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC). We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation.

We are seeking an Assistant Cook in our AASC team, you’ll help deliver high-quality catering services that support the wellbeing of service users every day. Working closely with the Head Cook and wider catering team, you'll play an important role in ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Our work touches lives, and your work has purpose. By helping provide nutritious meals in a supportive and inclusive environment, you'll contribute to a positive impact on communities while helping us create impactful solutions that support people through their journey. You'll be part of a team built on trust, care and pride, with headroom for people to grow and develop their careers.

What you’ll do as an Assistant Cook

• Assist the Head Cook in preparing and cooking varied, nutritious menus, including special diets and meals for religious and cultural events.
• Support the delivery of catering services in line with Home Office and Serco catering standards.
• Carry out food quality checks before, during and after meal service.
• Complete all required catering records and documentation to comply with food hygiene regulations, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and company policies.
• Help maintain food safety, security, storage and distribution standards across the site.
• Support stock ordering, food waste management, recycling activities and other catering duties as required.

Does this sound like you?

Essential

• Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Level 2 Allergens in Catering qualification
• Experience working within a large-scale catering environment, ideally with at least three years in a similar role.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Strong commitment to delivering high standards of service, safety and care.

Desirable

• Level 3 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) qualification is desirable.

What we offer

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. This role also requires BPSS clearance, which involves identity verification, employment history, and criminal record checks to meet government security standards. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.

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