Are you passionate about cooking and providing great experiences? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Cook to join our team at Field Studies Council Slapton.
* This is a part time position working an average 30 hours per week
* It’s a fixed term contract starting asap until end of June 2025 in the first instance
* Salary equates to circa £12.14 per hour (rising to circa £12.96 per hour from April 2025)
* Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
* Achieve a great work/life balance with no late shifts! Say goodbye to late-night stress, our shifts end by 7:30 PM, giving you evenings to relax or explore.
What you’ll be doing
As our Assistant Cook, you’re a key part of our Hospitality and Catering team! You’ll be supporting the Lead Cook and play an important role in delivering our catering service to resident groups that visit us. Your tasks will include:
* Cooking & preparing breakfasts, dinners, and home-baked treats
* Supporting kitchen management – from stock control to food safety
* Ensuring cleanliness & hygiene in all food preparation areas
* Providing friendly service to guests and maintaining high standards
Who we’re looking for
Ideally, you will have some previous catering experience and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, line managers and customers. In addition to:
* A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
* A natural pride in the work you produce
* A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
* A professional manner in all that you do
* An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
* A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Kate Payne on.
Applications will be considered on arrival
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Slapton Ley on a rolling basis
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
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