Job details
Salary
£10.42 an hour
Job type
Permanent
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time
Full Job Description
General information
Assistant Cook
Ref: 2023-51747
Job Information
Division:
Taylor Shaw
Advert Closing Date:
29/03/2023
Contractual Hours:Part-time
Salary:
£10.42
Contract Type:Permanent
Location:Sheffield, S2 3DJ
Working Environment
A brilliant opportunity for someone who is wanting a term time only role!
Working as part of a fantastic team within school meals at Anns Grove Primary School. Located in Sheffield S2.
Job Description
Key responsibilities as an Assistant Cook:
- Assisting with the day to day operation of the Unit within the terms of the contract
- Assisting in planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to ensure that the company’s reputation for food quality and service is maintained
- Assisting in the preparation and display of up to date and accurate weekly menus
- Assisting with paperwork completion where appropriate and applicable
- Providing support to the Cook Supervisor with clerical activities of unit controls, records timesheets and timebooks, using either computer or paperwork systems in accordance with policy and procedures
- To maintain Taylor Shaw standards on personal and kitchen hygiene, Food Safety and Health & Safety, and to operate to the standards required by statutory Regulations
- To display all statutory notices appropriately
- To take all necessary action, statutory or otherwise, in the event of accident, injury, burglary, theft, damage and loss of property
- To support the induction and assist in training of Unit staff
- To undergo appropriate on and off the job training and to put this training into practice within the Unit
- To ensure that portion control is monitored to the required standard
- To maintain the standard of cleanliness and hygiene of premises and equipment including the prompt cleaning of all spillages
- To assist with the set out, clear away and storage of dining furniture where applicable including assisting with the periodic clean of dining furniture
- To undertake any other duties by the Cook Supervisor that may be required for the effective running of the Unit
- To comply with reasonable requests made by the Unit Manager or the company, including covering staff at any other unit within the contract as and when required
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 6 hours per day over the lunchtime period, term time only
Skills and Experience
The skills and experience required from the future Assistant Cook are:
- Good secondary education. Either achieved craft qualifications or willing to study for them
- Numerate and able to communicate in written and spoken English
- Has the potential to plan kitchen activities and organise the work of others
- Demonstrates flair and innovation. Manual dexterity. Good instructor
- Potential to undertake menu planning and costing
- Committed to achieving good standards of food hygiene
- Relates well to staff and customers to accept more responsibility
- Keen to learn from more experienced professionals
Benefits
We thank our colleagues for a job well done, that’s why we offer a wide range of benefits, including;
- A salary of £10.42 per hour
- Term time only position including holidays in line with the school calendar
- Life Assurance and optional pension scheme available
- Uniform provided
- Free access to mental health first aiders & therapy sessions – supporting you through life’s ups and downs
- Free access to the 24/7 GP service, nutritional & health experts, financial & legal support – the wellbeing of our teams is key
- A vast amount of discounts & cashback for supermarkets & retail – reducing your shopping bills
- A cycle to work scheme – saving you 25-40% on bikes
- Discounts for cinemas, restaurants, hotels, holidays and family days out – we want our teams to enjoy life
- A great variety of opportunities & award winning development programmes to support your career ambitions – big enough for growth, small enough to feel connected
- And since the community is at the heart of everything we do – we offer 2 days paid leave for charity work
Why it’s Great to Work for Us
Welcoming you into our warm, friendly, and genuine team from your first day, we’ll make you feel part of the family. With an inclusive, collaborative, and caring culture, you will share our shared purpose of delivering outstanding customer service.
At Elior, we’re innovators and extremely proud of our work around diversity, sustainability, and social value. That’s why with a firm belief in a diverse workplace, 95% of our colleagues feel we cultivate a culture where people of all backgrounds are welcome and valued.
If you want to give back to the community, this may be your role. Apply today.
Our People Promise
We promise to value you like we value our customers. We want you to feel appreciated, supported and fulfilled.
We aspire to do this by:
- Offering roles to support your way of life
- Employing people who care
- Trusting you to deliver
- Thanking you for a job well done
- Letting you know what you need to know
- Listening to you
- Providing opportunities for growth and progression
- Supporting you through life’s up and downs
Any internal colleagues applying for this role, please be advised that new terms and conditions will apply.
About Us
At Elior we’re enriching lives, everywhere, every day. Feeding children in schools, loved ones in hospitals and care homes, sports fans in stadiums, visitors in heritage sites and teams in the workplace.
We are a multi-award-winning global player in the hospitality sector, founded in 1991 with over 105,000 colleagues worldwide, serving over 4 million guests every day. In the UK, our dedicated team serve our customers across 1200 locations.
Because of our success and stability, we can offer you excellent career opportunities where you will be nurtured and supported to fulfil your potential. We are renowned for looking after our people, with 87% of our colleagues feeling proud to work with us, and we are committed to delivering delicious and healthy food, which is ethically sourced.
And we’re committed to looking after the planet, supporting the community, cutting food waste and supporting wellbeing. We’ve lots to shout about with our strong and united approach in tackling many important global sustainability issues.
This role sits within our education division – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious food for our younger generation, we’re 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw, we’re driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.