Chef

3 weeks ago

Spennymoor County Durham, United Kingdom Elior Full time
This role sits within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. Making a difference to local people, we pride ourselves on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life & fostering friendships, our quality & locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

What you'll be doing...
As a Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.
Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the food is to the highest standard
  • Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
  • Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
  • Offer a warm and friendly service
  • Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Working Pattern: 5 days over 7 (including w/ends), 7.30am - 2.30pm, 33 hours per week, working across 2 sites

What can you bring? In this role:
  • Possess a passion for food
  • Focused on the front line
  • Genuine interest in customer service excellence
  • Team player
  • Previous catering experience

Our way of saying thank you
At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
  • FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
  • Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
  • Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
  • Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
  • Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
  • Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
  • Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
  • Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...
Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:
  • Workplaces & Office Space
  • Sporting Venues & Stadium
  • Attraction & Heritage Sites
  • Public Sector & Defence
  • Health, Care & Hospitals
  • Schools, Colleges & Universities
Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us

Elior Celebrates Equality
At Elior, we're committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Ultimately, we believe it's our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work

By celebrating equality and diversity we've created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We're happy to help.

Interested? Click 'Apply now'

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