Chef / Catering Assistant - #1698597
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Chef / Catering Assistant
Leeds, West Yorkshire
The Organisation
Our client is dedicated to helping people in horticulture. They provide free support, information, advice, financial assistance and services for horticulturalists and their loved ones experiencing illness, disability, bereavement, family breakdown and financial difficulties.
They have a real focus on improving the health and well-being outcomes of people working in horticulture and have an ambitious preventative strategy to create better futures for people working in horticulture.
They are now seeking a Chef / Catering Assistant to join their growing team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday and on Bank Holidays.
The Benefits
- Salary of circa £24,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension: matching contributions up to 7%
- Sick Pay
- Death in Service Benefit (3 x salary)
- Family-friendly policies, including ‘buying’ extra (unpaid) leave or time off for dependants
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about food, with a Level 2 food hygiene certificate, looking to develop their career in the catering industry and work in a friendly and supportive team.
Our client prides themselves on using fresh, local produce and reflecting the seasons with their menus. You will work in a beautiful environment which also promotes health through its delicious homemade food.
If you could see yourself delivering excellent service within our client’s café, this is the perfect time to take the next step in your culinary career and join their team!
The Role
As a Chef / Catering Assistant, you will use fresh ingredients to develop mouth-watering menus for customers.
Alongside a friendly kitchen team, you will assist with the day-to-day operation of the café and demonstrate exceptional service. You will be aware of how to cater for those with dietary requirements, ensure that food hygiene and health and safety standards are constantly being upheld, and eventually earn a First Aid at Work Certificate.
Being friendly yet professional, you will assist visitors, undertake their financial transactions, and make sure that they have a great experience.
About You
To be considered as a Chef / Catering Assistant, you will need:
- To be skilled in food preparation, cooking and presentation in a café setting
- Working knowledge of First Aid in the workplace
- Up-to-date knowledge of food hygiene and allergens
- Familiarity with the requirements of the Food Standards Agency
- A willingness to undertake further food safety training
- At a minimum, a Level 2 food hygiene certificate
Other organisations might call this role Kitchen Assistant, Cook, Chef, Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, or Café Chef.
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