Assistant Cook in Salford

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Assistant Cook

Location: Eccles, Manchester, M30

Salary: £14.71 per hour
Hours: 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 7.15am - 1.45pm

Dalkia UK is looking for a reliable and hardworking Assistant Cook to join our catering team at a school site in the Eccles area.

Working under the direction of the Catering Manager, you will support the preparation and delivery of meals while helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment for pupils and staff.

This role would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, works well as part of a team and is comfortable working in a busy school kitchen.

Job Purpose

• Prepare the dining and service areas to an appropriate standard.
• Serve food and beverages at the specified times and in appropriate quantities.
• Assist in the preparation of food when required.
• Weighing of products in preparation for the next day and being proactive in preparing food for the next day.
• Assist with the moving and setting up of the dining furniture.
• Ensure that tables, chairs, trolleys and floors are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Clean all areas of the servery, salad bar, beverage machines and preparation areas in accordance with appropriate cleaning schedules.
• Assist with the washing up of cutlery, crockery, trays and light equipment.
• Operate electronic point of sale, and the reconciliation of tills.
• Cashier duties in addition to collect till register and to maintain the tills in clean condition and ensure it is returned to storage.
• Clean the kitchen and dining room as required.
• Comply with the Health and Safety at work act.
• To be trained in correct use of all equipment.
• Take regular temperature of food and record on appropriate paperwork.
• Use Microsoft Office package to produce the weekly sales analysis.
• Will ensure that the kitchen has stock or can access the necessary stock ingredients to offer suitable alternatives for people with allergies, intolerances, and coeliac disease.
• Will ensure that allergen information is provided on all food/listed in the list of ‘Common Food Allergens'. This information will be supplied in Allergy Data Sheets. This also applies to food pre- packed such as wraps, sandwiches and packed lunches.
• Could be asked to work at other sites
• Deliver training/toolbox talks to the catering team.
• In the absence of catering manager, the assistant cook must take over the manager role.
• Could be asked to work at other catering sites
• Any other adhoc duties required by the Catering Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

The knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the position are:

Essential

• COSHH Training.
• Understand safe working practices and health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations/HACCP.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work on his/her own
• Well-organised and capable of prioritising own workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Flexible approach to working as part of a team.
• Previous experience of working in a catering environment.

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team.
• NVQ level 2 in catering, or equivalent catering qualification.
• Food hygiene certificate.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus Bank Holidays + birthday off, + option to purchase additional 5 days
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (after 1 year service)
• Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
• Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend'
• The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
• Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
• Company sick pay
• Access to wellbeing programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
• Full induction and training
• Smartphone and Tablet / laptop (where applicable for role)
• Uniform and PPE (where applicable for role)
• Access to our extensive career portal with career planner tool and online learning

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.