School Assistant Cook

jobs24.co.uk; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a passionate team as an Assistant Cook, where you'll create exceptional culinary experiences for customers. This part-time role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values individuality and rewards hard work. You'll prepare delicious meals, maintain high standards of food safety, and contribute to a positive brand image. With opportunities for career growth and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about food and eager to succeed. Bring your spark to a company that celebrates diversity and invests in its people!

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Digital GP access

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Team Player

Excellent Communication

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Initiative

Passion for Food

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Assistant Cook to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 27.5 hours per week. As an Assistant Cook, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed
• Stock taking
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations
• Being a brilliant communicator and easily building relationships
• Striving for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Taking initiative and making decisions that are right for our customers
• Having a desire to succeed in your role
• Possessing the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrating exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Having a flexible approach to working
• Being passionate about great-tasting food

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/1006/40744001/52656939/BU. Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!

Benefits:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes