At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve fresh, high-quality meals in a busy kitchen environment.
- Company: Join the supportive catering team at The Saxon Hospital and Manor Hospitals.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, on-site parking, training opportunities, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by delivering nutritious meals while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen or food preparation and a passion for food required.
The predicted salary is between 14.6 - 14.6 £ per hour.
Salary: £14.6 per hour
Shift hours: Part Time
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Cook to join our catering team at The Saxon Hospital and Manor Hospitals. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your culinary career in a busy, structured environment. Working with a supportive team, you’ll play a key role in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve fresh, high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
- Support day-to-day kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness
- Follow recipes, portion control, and service specifications
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a smooth service
- Represent healthcare with a positive and professional approach
What You’ll Get
- Training and development opportunities
- Free meals on shift
- Free on-site parking
- Uniform provided
- Pension and life assurance
- Access to wellbeing support (Digital GP, mental health, financial support)
- Discounts and recognition schemes
- Stable, supportive team environment
What We’re Looking For
- Kitchen or food preparation experience required
- A genuine passion for food and strong attention to detail
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a structured, high-volume environment
- Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards
- A positive, hands-on attitude
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Chef/Cook - Part Time - Milton Keynes employer: Compass Group
At Compass Group UK&I, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and empowers our team members to thrive. As a Cook at The Saxon Hospital and Manor Hospitals in Milton Keynes, you'll enjoy competitive pay, free meals on shift, and access to comprehensive training and development opportunities, all while working in a structured environment that prioritises high-quality service and employee wellbeing.