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Cook - Probation Trust Hostels
Rate: 17/hour Holiday Pay (19.05/hour total)
Essential: Basic DBS check required
Role Overview: We are seeking experienced cooks to work independently within Probation Trust hostels preparing and serving home-cooked meals for residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve nutritious home-cooked meals
- Work autonomously in hostel kitchen environments
- Complete required paperwork and food safety documentation
- Report to site supervisor on long-term assignments
Assignment Types: Work requirements vary by site and may include:
- Ongoing cover for permanent vacancies
- Short-term cover (weekend shifts few days at a time)
- Holiday/sickness cover
- Temporary assignments (typically 4 weeks)
Typical Shift Patterns:
- 12pm - 6pm or 1pm - 7pm
- Weekday weekend or combination shifts available
- Mix of regular and ad-hoc assignments
Flexible cooks able to accommodate varying shift patterns and locations are preferred.
Required Skills:
A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role in a quality fine dining establishment Knowledge of front of house restaurant bar and cellar operations Excellent communication and leadership skills Strong customer service skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays Knowledge of food and beverage trends and the ability to make recommendations based on customer preferences
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
