School Assistant Cook

Chartwells UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking an ambitious Assistant Cook to create exceptional food experiences. You'll work part-time, preparing high-quality dishes and supporting the kitchen team. Strong communication skills and a passion for food are essential. Join us to contribute to a positive dining environment while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to build relationships.
• Eager and motivated to strive for excellence.
• Ability to make decisions right for customers.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Help with general kitchen tasks as directed.
• Stock taking and maintain positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping and reliability

Initiative

Flexibility

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 25 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.

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

Our Ideal Assistant Cook Will

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a flexible approach to working
• Be 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.

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.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.