Up to £26,212 per year plus additional company benefits
Day Shift: 07:30-15:30, working any 5 out of 7 days, typically Monday-Friday, with some flexibility required
40 hours per week
Location: Tamworth
We have an opportunity for a Chef to work in our canteen kitchen alongside the Canteen Manager, serving fresh food to our Tamworth Day shift colleagues and on-site visitors at our Canteen at Brakes in Tamworth, Staffordshire. If you have previous experience in cooking and food handling and are seeking a great career opportunity and a new direction, you’ll go far with us.
You will be responsible for preparing food ingredients, assisting in the cooking process, and maintaining a clean and sanitary food preparation area. On a typical shift, you can expect to cook simple meals for up to 150 internal colleagues. This is a varied role where you will assist in menu planning, setting up catering events as needed, and organizing rotas. You will also undertake cashier duties, operating a till for contactless payments. The team works together to ensure cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
As a Canteen Chef, you will need previous kitchen experience in cooking and food handling within a fast-paced, time-pressured commercial kitchen environment. You should be quick to learn new skills, both in the kitchen and on a computer using Microsoft Office. Excellent customer service skills, along with an awareness of Level 3 Food Safety Supervision for catering and Level 2 HACCP, are required. Previous card payment experience is advantageous but not essential, as training can be provided. You should have a desire to learn about the business, approach tasks with problem-solving skills, and maintain a positive can-do attitude.
This role offers opportunities for progression within a large organization. In addition to a competitive monthly salary, benefits include 31 days of annual leave (including statutory holidays), a company pension, and additional perks such as:
* Wagestream – Early access to earned salary and financial wellbeing support
* Option to purchase extra annual leave
* Help at Hand – 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, and health services for you and your family
* Life assurance
* Discounts through Sysco Perks on various products and services
* Discounted products at our company stores
* Subsidized colleague canteen
To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now!
Additional Information
At Brakes, everyone is welcome. We focus on your potential and value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels appreciated, has a voice, and equal opportunity. We support you throughout the application process and can make accommodations if needed.
About Brakes
As the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, we are passionate about food and feeding the nation. We deliver high-quality fresh and frozen foods from our distribution centers to pubs, restaurants, schools, care homes, and hospitals nationwide. With a dedicated workforce of 8,000 employees, we are growing and committed to excellence.
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