Relief Cook

Relief Cook 13.69 an hour Stoke-on-Trent Contract type: Relief / to work as and when required 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. #Stoke #ReliefCook #CateringJobs #HospitalityJobs #IndependentLiving #JobsThatGiveBack