Cook Newcastle

Empact Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare quality food for daily kitchen production. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a contract catering environment, with a qualification in culinary arts. Experience in a hospital setting is advantageous. This role supports the efficient running of the kitchen and offers opportunities to contribute to food presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment is essential.
• Experience in a hospital environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of food for daily kitchen production.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the kitchen by producing and presenting food of the highest quality.
• Supporting the kitchen team with general duties.

Skills

Batch cooking

Food presentation

Quality food service

Education

Food and Beverage or Culinary arts qualification

Matric

Job description

Purpose of the role

The incumbent will be responsible for the preparation of food for daily kitchen production. They will be required to provide good quality food service.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment is essential
• Food and Beverage or Culinary arts qualification
• Matric
• Must be able to do batch cooking in a hospital environment
• Experience in hospital environment is advantageous

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Contribute to the efficient running of the kitchen by producing and presenting food of the highest quality
• Supporting the kitchen team with general duties.