**WE ARE**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
The Canteen Cook is a key player in ensuring the effective operation of our office canteen, catering to approximately 20-40 employees. You will work independently to provide a complete canteen service that reflects our organisational behaviours. Your role will involve preparing a variety of meals, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a safe and welcoming dining environment.

This is a part-time position requiring attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

**Key Duties**:

- **Meal Preparation**: Prepare and produce home made hot and cold meals, including sandwiches, pies and cakes, ensuring quality and presentation meet organisational standards.
- **Inventory Management**: Order and purchase goods on a weekly basis, maintaining portion and stock control to minimise waste.
- **Cleanliness and Compliance**: Maintain a clean kitchen and dining area before, during, and after service, adhering to all regulatory requirements related to health and safety.
- **Financial Accountability**: Cash up takings on a daily basis, ensuring accuracy and transparency in all transactions.
- **Replenishment of Refreshments**:Regularly restock and replenish beverages and snacks in the canteen to ensure a consistent supply for employees throughout the day.
- **Event Catering**: Provide buffets and catering for meetings and training sessions as required.
- **Budget Management**: Manage and maintain agreed budgets in collaboration with the Office Manager, ensuring efficient use of resources.

**ABOUT YOU****:
**Skills & Knowledge**

**Essential**:

- **Food Safety Qualification**: A certification demonstrating knowledge of safe food handling practices.

**Desirable**:

- **Food Hygiene Certification**: Preferred, but not essential.

**Personal Attributes**

**Essential**:

- **Initiative**: Ability to work independently and take proactive steps to address challenges.
- **Team Player**: Collaborate effectively with colleagues and management to enhance the canteen experience.
- **Positive Attitude**: Reliable, enthusiastic, and embodying a can-do spirit, contributing to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- **Personal Hygiene Standards**: Maintain a good standard of personal hygiene at all times to ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations.