Assistant Cook

16 hours ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Mellors Catering Services Full time

Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:
Assistant Cook (High School, 824)

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

Operating some 330 sites, we provide expertise through a stable and professional management team. From food on the plate to design and turn key project management of new catering developments, Mellors brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.

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

We’re looking for someone with creativity, enthusiasm and someone who is able to work under pressure.

Job Details:
Environment: High School
Hours: 32.5hrs per week (39 working weeks)
Contract: Permanent (Term time Only)
Location: Sheffield, S5
Basic rate: £9.702 equated pay
Accountable To: Catering Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines
As an Assistant Cook your overall role is to produce the required products on the menu, 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.
Maintain high standards and ensure all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents and maintain high standards of hygiene. You will ensure that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and policy and procedure.
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
- Minimum of an NVQ in Cookery/Hospitality is 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

**Salary**: £9.70 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday


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