Relief Cook

Relief Cook

£13.69 an hour

Stoke-on-Trent

Do you have a passion for great food and excellent customer service?

We're looking for a Relief Cook to provide flexible support across our Independent Living Villages, stepping in whenever our catering teams need an extra pair of hands. You'll help deliver a high-quality, cost-effective catering service by preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintaining excellent standards and creating positive dining experiences for the customers who call our villages home.

What you'll do:

* Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals to a high standard.

* Support the smooth running of our kitchens, restaurants and bistros.

* Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.

* Monitor stock levels and help minimise waste to deliver a cost-effective service.

* Work closely with colleagues to provide a welcoming dining experience for customers.

* Provide flexible cover across our Independent Living Villages as and when required.

* Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen in the absence of the Catering Team Leader.

* Guide and support Catering Assistants in delivering a high-quality service.

Who you are:

* You hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or above (or are willing to refresh your training where required).

* You have demonstrable experience in a similar catering role.

* You're passionate about preparing great food and delivering excellent customer service.

* You have experience working in a professional kitchen environment.

* You understand food hygiene, health and safety requirements, including allergen management and special dietary needs.

* You're organised, adaptable and able to work well under pressure.

* You communicate well and enjoy working as part of a team.

* You're flexible and happy to work across different locations to support our services when needed.

* You hold a valid UK Driving license to travel between sites.

Apply now! We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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