Cook (Afternoons)

OCS Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Gloucester seeks a Cook to create delicious meals that meet high standards of hygiene and nutrition. This position involves preparing, cooking, and presenting meals while ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will possess qualifications such as a City and Guilds or NVQ level 3, alongside Intermediate Food Hygiene certification. The company promotes professional growth and offers a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK required.
• Enhanced DBS necessary for successful candidates.
• Knowledge of HACCP & COSHH acquired over time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, present, and serve meals to high standards.
• Ensure food complies with nutritional policies and hygiene standards.
• Manage timely plating and delivery to patient areas.
• Contribute to service developments like new menus.
• Submit requisitions for additional food stores based on demand.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knowledge of food hygiene

Ability to comply with nutritional policies

Fire Safety knowledge

Allergen training

Education

Qualified Cook to City and Guilds or NVQ level 3

Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Working 12pm to 6pm each day, Monday – Thursday

Are you passionate about preparing delicious and nutritious meals? Join OCS as a Cook and be part of a team that values your culinary skills and professional growth.

Ready to bring your culinary expertise to a team that values your growth and success? Apply now and join OCS!

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• The preparation, cooking, presentation and service of meals to the highest possible standards.
• Provide food that complies with national nutritional policies and food hygiene standards.
• Ensure timely plating and delivery to patient areas.
• Contribute to the implementation of service developments i.e. new menus, production systems.
• Submit requisitions for additional foods stores depending upon demand.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Qualified Cook to City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 standard and Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge and experience across a broad range of cooking methods, recipe formulation and service requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP & COSHH acquired over time with training.
• Intimate knowledge of Fire Safety as applied in the kitchen setting.
• Allergen qualification/training.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.