Mobile Assistant Cook

Are you a passionate Assistant Cook? If so, we’d love you to join our Catering team at our schools within the Sheffield area (milage is covered)!

This role sits within our Education division – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in daily operations and food preparation to uphold company's reputation for quality and service
• Helping with menu planning, paperwork, and administrative tasks such as record-keeping and time tracking
• Upholding Taylor Shaw standards on hygiene, food safety, health & safety, and adhering to all relevant regulations
• Promptly responding to any incidents including accidents, thefts, damage, and property loss
• Supporting staff training and induction, while participating in ongoing personal training
• Monitoring portion control and maintaining cleanliness of the premises and equipment
• Assisting with dining furniture setup, cleaning, and storage
  Undertaking any other duties necessary for the efficient running of the unit, as requested by the Cook Supervisor or Unit Manager
• Being ready to cover staff at other units within the contract when required

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two suitable references.

In this role:

• Contract catering/cheffing experiance essential 
• Good secondary education. Either achieved craft qualifications or willing to study for them
• Numerate and able to communicate in written and spoken English
• Has the potential to plan kitchen activities and organise the work of others
• Demonstrates flair and innovation
• Potential to undertake menu planning and costing
• Committed to achieving good standards of food hygiene
• Willing & able to travel often at short notice
• Own vehicle is essential 

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: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Term Time Holidays offering you flexibility
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

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 & Stadiums
• 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 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!