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Serco Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Internal courses and qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Volunteer days

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Serco Limited in York is seeking a Casual Chef to deliver high-quality catering for delegates, guests and staff. You will prepare and present meals, maintain food safety standards and support events in a professional environment.

The role focuses on accurate portion control, stock management and adherence to COSHH and health & safety procedures. A Food Hygiene qualification is preferred and good English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills and a passion for delivering quality food.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
• Good awareness of hospitality and catering industry standards.
• Food Hygiene qualification and basic IT skills would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to agreed menu specifications, maintaining quality throughout preparation and service.
• Ensure high standards of food presentation, service, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support colleagues in managing stock control, stock rotation and portion control to minimise waste.
• Follow health and safety, food hygiene, COSHH and company procedures at all times
• Cater for special dietary requirements with appropriate care and attention.
• Assist with stock takes, equipment checks and emergency procedures when required.

Skills

Culinary skills

English communication

Personal presentation

Hospitality knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

As a Casual Chef in our UK Resilience Academy team, you’ll help deliver a high-quality catering service for delegates, guests, colleagues and event attendees. Your work has purpose, ensuring every customer receives safe, well-prepared and enjoyable meals in a professional environment.

You’ll play an important role in creating a positive experience for everyone who visits the college. From preparing and presenting food to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene, your contribution helps support learning, events and activities that have a positive impact on communities and the future.

What you’ll do as a Casual Chef

• Prepare and cook food to agreed menu specifications, maintaining quality throughout preparation and service.
• Ensure high standards of food presentation, service, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support colleagues in managing stock control, stock rotation and portion control to minimise waste.
• Follow health and safety, food hygiene, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and company procedures at all times
• Cater for special dietary requirements with appropriate care and attention.
• Assist with stock takes, equipment checks and emergency procedures when required.

Does this sound like you?

• Excellent culinary skills and a passion for delivering quality food.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
• Good awareness of hospitality and catering industry standards.
• Food Hygiene qualification and basic IT skills would be an advantage.

Benefits and perks

• 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
• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Serco Limited

Salary: £15-18.8 per hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: York, YO61 3EG

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Sept 2026

Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.