About the Role:
Looking for a straightforward kitchen role that fits around everyday life, with your afternoons and a guaranteed weekend completely free?
This is a rare, sociable daytime position working Monday to Thursday, approximately 6:00 AM until 12:00/2:00 PM . No split shifts, no late evenings, and no weekends.
The day-to-day is hands-on and varied. Some mornings you'll be required to cook bacon batches or Danish pastries; other days your focus will be on volume batch cooking of buffet savoury items, or cooking hot lunches, alongside pitching in with general kitchen prep and keeping the team moving.
We provide the ingredients, recipes, and daily plan— and you take pride in sending out great food. It's an independent, steady role where you can get your head down and work, with plenty of scope to bring your own ideas to the table when we update our menus
Cooking and assembling breakfast items, including freshly prepared breakfast rolls, and dispensing hot drinks.
Preparing and cooking hot corporate buffet dishes such as lasagne, jacket potatoes and other lunches, and development of new menus
Assist with the menu development, planning and batch cooking of our savoury buffet items
Supporting the day-to-day operation of a 5-star kitchen, including shared cleaning tasks and washing up.
Managing stock rotation (FIFO) and temperature controls to minimise waste and maintain top-tier food hygiene.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience working in a fast-paced kitchen such as a school canteen, cafe or contract catering environment.
Cooking Skills: Confident cooking breakfast rolls, batch cooking hot food, and handling commercial kitchen appliances (essential).
Attention to Detail: Pride in neat food presentation and ability to follow instructions provided.
Punctuality & Reliability: Exceptional timekeeping and attendance record—early mornings are crucial to our delivery deadlines (essential).
Hygiene Standards: Excellent personal hygiene standards; Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergen Certification is a strong advantage.
Sociable weekday hours – no weekend shifts!
Free on-site parking
Discounted or free food during shifts
Uniform / apron provided
Friendly, supportive team environment
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Cook/Kitchen Assistant (Daytime) in Royal Leamington Spa employer: Phoenix Caterers of Coventry Ltd
At Phoenix Caterers, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive work environment that prioritises work-life balance, making it an ideal place for kitchen professionals seeking a change from the late-night grind. With regular daytime hours and a guaranteed week off during Christmas, our team enjoys not only competitive benefits but also opportunities for personal and professional growth within Coventry's largest corporate catering company. Join us to be part of a dynamic culture that values quality service and employee well-being.
Contact Details:
Phoenix Caterers of Coventry Ltd Recruitment Team
