Cook / Chef
This is a Fixed Term, Sessional/Relief vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The role
We’re looking for a Cook / Chef to join our Catering Team working across our three independent living villages in Stoke-on-Trent. You’ll work as part of a team to prepare, cook, and serve meals and light refreshments. As a team you’ll need to make sure that the service provided is hygienic, efficient, and economical, with a great focus on customer service. We’re looking for people that are flexible to work during the daytime throughout the week and are happy to go the extra mile for our customers.
We’re also creating a bank of relief staff for those who prefer greater flexibility in their work hours. If you’re interested in working on your own terms, we’d love to discuss how this opportunity can fit into your lifestyle. Simply email our Catering Team Leader, Stephanie Smith, at stephanie.smith@staffshousing.org.uk with your contact details, and she’ll be in touch to chat about how we can make this work for you.
Job requirements
- Assist the Catering Team Leader in delivering a high-quality, cost-effective meal service.
- Assist in the preparation and planning of menus with attention to providing a variety of healthy and nutritious meals, light refreshments snacks and drinks.
- Undertake all tasks in relation to preparation and cooking in a busy environment prioritising tasks as you go.
- Maintaining the highest standards of food preparations and service of menu and short order food.
- Consider food preparation and service relating to allergens and dietary requirements of a range of customers.
- Undertake stock control and processing of food delivery orders making sure that food is appropriately stored.
- Maintaining daily records for compliance with all food safety standards.
- Working as part of a team to maintain and high standard of cleanliness and operation of the kitchen, service and dining areas.
- Adheres to and maintains current food regulations and records all necessary information to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
What we’re looking for
- Someone with catering knowledge and expertise with a Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
- Experience of working in a similar role, preparing, cooking, and delivering a high-quality service and food standard.
- A passion for great food and excellent customer service.
- Experience and knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, health and safety legislation and best practices.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A one-team approach.
- Idea generation and implementation to meet service demands.
- A flexible approach able to work a variety of days, shifts, and locations to cover service requirements.
- Access to your own vehicle for business purposes, willing to travel to different catering locations across Stoke-on-Trent (Bradeley, Meir, and Stoke).
Help us wave goodbye to stigmas and hello to a new chapter of affordable housing. Apply now!
We’ll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person.
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Who we are
We’re part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident.
Staffs Housing is a leader in providing quality affordable housing to Staffordshire, Cheshire and the surrounding areas, ensuring there are no barriers to home-seekers finding a place they're proud to call home.
Watch our short video below and hear what our residents think about us and how we're breaking down the barriers to good quality housing.
Why choose us?
No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer:
Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly.
Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions.
We never shut the door
At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
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