Kitchen Facilities Cook
Full Time £26,250 / yearJob Overview
About the Team
At Vintage Cash Cow, we believe in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for our hardworking team. Our Facilities Kitchen team plays a vital role in ensuring that employees have access to nutritious, high-quality meals during their shifts. We take pride in maintaining a clean, efficient, and well-run kitchen that supports our fast-paced operations while fostering a positive dining experience for our staff.
About the Role
As a Workplace Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving meals. You’ll ensure that all food is prepared to high-quality standards, maintain excellent hygiene and safety practices, and manage kitchen supplies effectively. Your role is essential in providing a nutritious and enjoyable dining experience while keeping the kitchen running smoothly.
Getting Started
- Learn the kitchen setup, menu planning, and food preparation processes.
- Familiarise yourself with food safety, hygiene regulations, and kitchen equipment.
- Understand ingredient sourcing, inventory management, and ordering procedures.
- Begin coordinating with the team to ensure smooth meal service.
Establishing Your Impact
- Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to the daily menu and dietary needs.
- Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
- Ensure proper food storage, handling, and safety compliance.
- Manage inventory effectively, minimising food waste and optimising ingredient use.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled meal times.
Driving Excellence
- Consistently deliver high-quality meals while maintaining efficiency.
- Collaborate with management to improve menu variety and nutritional value.
- Refine kitchen processes to enhance food service operations.
- Ensure the kitchen remains a calm and welcoming space for the team.
- Provide feedback on kitchen operations and suggest process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and dietary requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all kitchen areas.
- Monitor food inventory, manage stock levels, and place orders when needed.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Minimize food waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- Assist in menu planning and accommodate dietary restrictions as required.
- Provide a welcoming and high-quality dining experience for staff.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 3+ years as a cook in a commercial kitchen, cafeteria, or similar setting.
- Food safety certification and knowledge of hygiene regulations.
- Strong time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
- Safe handling of kitchen equipment and adherence to best practices.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with management and staff.
- Culinary training is a plus but not required.