Assistant Cook, Kaplan International Language College - Adecco : Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Cook, International Language College Hourly rate: £12.50 phLocation: 1 Paddington Village, Liverpool, L7 3FA (city centre)Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time Weekly Hours: 35Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about cooking and creating delicious homemade meals? Are you an experienced Assistant Cook looking for a new opportunity? Our client, Mellors, is seeking a talented individual to join their team.

As an Assistant Cook, you will play a vital role in producing high-quality meals that exceed customer expectations. With your experience in homemade savoury dishes, you will utilise fresh ingredients to prepare a variety of mouthwatering international dishes from scratch.

At Mellors, you will be part of an award-winning family business established in 1840, who strive to offer a bespoke service that is unrivalled, making them the first choice contract caterer for staff restaurants, schools and colleges in the north. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients from local suppliers, they are committed to delivering an exciting choice of food that doesn't cost the earth, whilst ensuring sustainability is at the heart of everything they do.

Mellors Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to menu requirements
• Ensure correct portion control when serving meals
• Provide exceptional customer service in a polite and friendly manner
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, including equipment, surfaces, walls, and floors
• Assist with general kitchen duties such as washing up and using the equipment
• Follow food hygiene and health and safety regulations at all times
• Dispose of waste safely and in line with legislation and policy and procedure
• Receive and put away deliveries promptly, ensuring the stockroom is clean and accessible
• Support the Catering Manager and provide cover in their absence
• Participate in training and development opportunities

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Friendly, polite, and punctual with a positive attitude
• Excellent understanding of food hygiene practises
• Previous experience working with food in a similar role
• Neat and tidy in appearance

Our client prides themselves on maintaining high standards of hygiene and delivering exceptional food to their customers. You will have the opportunity to contribute to their success and be part of a supportive and collaborative team.

If you are a passionate and dedicated Assistant Cook looking for an exciting new challenge, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's organisation and make a positive impact in the catering industry.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.