School Cook

TN United Kingdom; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an innovative food service company as a Cook, where you'll play a vital role in preparing delicious meals and ensuring customer satisfaction. This part-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your culinary skills while working within a supportive team. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including exclusive discounts and career development programs. If you have a passion for food and excellent communication skills, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a company dedicated to providing nutritious meals in educational settings and making a positive impact on the lives of students.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on supermarkets

Digital GP access

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about world-class food and customer service.
• Experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that brightens customers' day.
• Maintain a positive brand image through exemplary customer service.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

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We're currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 27.5 hours per week. This is a maternity leave cover role, starting from 01/09/2024 to 23/05/2025.

As a Cook, you will support our talented culinary teams in preparing and serving the delicious food we're known for! You'll help keep our clients and customers smiling with dining experiences that align with popular tastes and dietary requirements. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your culinary career in a market-leading food service company.

We ensure you're rewarded for your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and many more
• Discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and other supermarkets
• Quick access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Regular emails with discounts and savings
• Cash rewards for spending and usage across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Sharing discounts and offers with friends and family
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year.

Could you be our next Cook?

If you tick every box, we've got all the ingredients to help you cook up a brilliant career. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality food that brightens our customers' day
• Working in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals
• Seeking opportunities to improve our menus and food services
• Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
• Recording and reducing food waste levels
• Supporting kitchen organization, stock management, and cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Cook will:

• Be passionate about world-class food and customer service
• Have experience in a similar role
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Have a flexible approach to working

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. Every week, we serve millions of nutritious and delicious meals across primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities in the UK.

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employment offers are subject to 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 applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/0406/86900001/52655964/BU

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