Overview
Job Title: Cook
Company: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Location: B&Q, Burton Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, DE14 3FN
Type: Permanent • Employment type: Full Time • Total Weekly Hours: 30 • Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday (07:00 am to 01:00 pm)
Hourly Rate: £12.99
Responsibilities
* Prepare and cook homemade meals for lunch service and prep for the evening service.
* Follow in-house menus and recipe cards.
* Order ingredients and undertake stock takes.
* Communicate with the catering manager and supervisor to ensure the smooth running of the unit.
* Ensure company and statutory regulations pertaining to safe and hygienic operation of the kitchen and ancillary areas are adhered to by all staff.
* Manage day-to-day food operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards.
* Interact with clients, leadership team, operational management and catering operatives; communicate professionally at all levels.
* Be creative and innovative with the vision to capitalise on sales opportunities.
Qualifications
* Ideally 2 years' experience as a Cook in a similar environment.
* HACCP experience.
* Relevant qualifications such as Level 3 Food Safety certification (can be provided) and Minimum Level 2 Food Safety.
* 7061/2 or equivalent NVQ/SVQ preferred with training in Food Safety, Health & Safety, COSHH regulations.
Benefits and Development
* Market-leading flexible benefits platform (Choices) with options such as dental insurance, dining cards, and more; access to high street discounts via MiDeals and a cycle-to-work scheme.
* Virtual GP for you and your household; Salary Finance for financial wellbeing and early access to earned pay options.
* Life cover, save-as-you-earn scheme, and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
* Recognition through Mitie Stars with monthly prizes and a potential top prize of £10,000 at year end.
* Training and development opportunities across a range of resources to support career progression.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need adjustments during the recruitment process, please email us.
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