We are looking for a reliable and self‑motivated Food Service Assistant/Cook to join our team on a 20‑hour contract. The role is split across 2 tea shifts and 2 night shifts per week and is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced catering environment.
Title
Food service assistant / Cook
Benefits
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Plus your birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary carer leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Wellbeing hub
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and finish food produced by the daytime kitchen team.
- Prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
- Serve customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and correct temperatures for hot foods.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and service areas, including food prep stations, utensils, and work surfaces.
- Monitor stock levels, report shortages, and assist with reordering.
- Follow company policies and procedures, including health and safety, and open/close the service area independently.
- Assist with team collaboration and support colleagues as necessary.
Shift Pattern
- 20 hours per week.
- 2 tea shifts and 2 night shifts.
- Flexibility may be required to support business needs.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a commis chef or a demonstrated passion for food.
- Knowledge of commonly used cooking techniques and cuisine types.
- Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aims to have the most inclusive culture in hospitality.
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