Temporary Assistant Cook

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Assistant Chef to join their team. This role focuses on providing nutritious and delicious meals for students during term time. With a commitment to quality and customer service, you will play a vital role in ensuring food safety and enhancing the company's reputation. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with no weekends, alongside opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual GP Services

Pension Scheme Eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking to high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and cooking meals to meet nutritional standards.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet required standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Job description

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Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. The company caters to more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market, coupled with a desire to truly deliver on our promises to our clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are looking for a long-term temporary Assistant Chef who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. The contract will start with a minimum of six months' cover and will be reviewed monthly.

We seek an organized, hard-working, and passionate individual to ensure that food quality, presentation, and service meet the required standards. You should be passionate about delivering efficient service to our students while maintaining excellent customer service and high food safety standards.

You will assist with planning, preparing, and cooking meals to the required standard. You will also ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with clients and customers. Additional tasks include briefing kitchen teams on menus and service, ensuring all food safety and health and safety procedures are followed, and completing company documentation.

Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.

We strive to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, with opportunities to grow.

Additional Information

Advantages of working with us include:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 1:30pm; term-time only
• Opportunities for development through formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training. All new employees receive an induction to learn about our organization and how to excel in their roles.
• Enjoy a great work/life balance with term-time only hours and no weekends.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday discounts, family days out, and more.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services for you and your family.
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme.