Cook

Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:

COOK

Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.

Our Mission is: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people

Job Details:

Environment:

Hours: 30 per week

Hourly Rate: £12.77

Contract: Permanent (Term Time only- 38.4working weeks)

Location: Scotchman Rd, Bradford BD9 5DF

Contract Start Date: ASAP

Accountable To: Catering Manager

Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines

As a Cook your overall role is to produce the required products on the menu, support the catering manager, using fresh ingredients and making the products from fresh. You will also be responsible for preparing, all cleaning duties and cooking, storing all utensils and crockery in the correct areas, operate and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen equipment e.g. dishwashing machine.

You will also be required to put away all deliveries promptly and ensure the stockroom is clean and accessible.

Duties:

· Preparation of food and cooking

· Cooking meals to the menu requirements

· Serving meals ensuring correct portion control

· Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner

· Cleaning kitchen, it's surrounds and equipment

· General kitchen duties e.g. washing up

· Using the equipment

· Using the till

· Cash operation

· Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times

· Follow HACCP and company procedures

· Adhere to existing and new working practices, methods, procedures and respond positively to new and alternative systems

· Taking an active part in any unit sales promotions

· Participate in training and development

· Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Catering Manager

· Supporting the Catering Manager and providing cover in their absence

· Available to do overtime as requested by the Catering Manager

Skills:

· Experience of producing homemade savoury dishes and home baking (sweet products)

· Minimum of an NVQ in Cookery/Hospitality would be required

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers

· Polite and friendly

· Punctual

· Work well under pressure

· Good understanding of food hygiene is essential

· Experience of working with food previously is essential

· Neat and tidy in appearance

· A 'can do' attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team

It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check at commencement of employment.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the on-going needs of the organisation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.77 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person