Prep Cook
Monday to Friday | Permanent | Competitive Salary
About our Company
Yarzin Sella is a global high-end food service company creating exceptional in-house restaurant experiences.
We combine restaurant-quality food, creativity and personalized hospitality to create vibrant spaces where people can connect, recharge and thrive. Behind every great experience is a passionate team, we foster a culture where talent can grow, ideas are shared and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact.
Join Yarzin Sella and help us shape the future of workplace dining, where great food, great service and great people come together.
About the Role
We are looking for an energetic, organized, and reliable Prep Cook to join a busy, high-standard kitchen team. This role is for one of our key clients: a fast-growing, leading technology company known for its dynamic culture and high standards of employee experience. Working a desirable Monday to Friday schedule, you will prepare a variety of hot and cold dishes for buffet services, café offerings, and laboratory production, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and hygiene. You will work closely with the wider kitchen team to guarantee smooth operations and a seamless daily experience for the client's teams.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation for Buffet and Café
- Prepare hot and cold dishes, sandwiches, small pastries, and other food items for buffet setups and café offerings, meeting the company's quality standards.
Food Production in the Laboratory
- Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold dishes for large-scale production, in accordance with standardized recipes and production guidelines.
Menu & Recipe Adherence
- Follow prescribed menus and recipes, ensuring ingredients are used according to specification and dishes are consistent in taste, presentation, and quality.
Stock & Inventory Management
- Assist with monitoring and managing food inventory levels, ensuring the kitchen is properly stocked.
- Manage stock rotation correctly to prevent wastage.
Quality Control & Presentation
- Ensure all food items are presented attractively and meet the required quality standards.
- Perform regular quality checks to maintain consistency in taste and appearance.
Hygiene & Safety
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene in the kitchen, including proper storage and handling of food items.
- Adhere to all food safety regulations and company processes to ensure the safety of food prepared.
- Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas, equipment, countertops, and storage areas.
Team Collaboration & Event Support
- Work closely with other kitchen staff, such as assistants and kitchen managers, to ensure smooth food preparation and timely service.
- Assist in preparing food for internal events or special occasions, according to the client's preferences and specifications.
- Foster a culture of mutual respect and effective communication within the team and with the client, even during intense service periods.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work on-site for a leading, fast-growing tech company with a vibrant workplace culture.
- Great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule — no weekends!
- Competitive salary package and paid holiday allowance.
- Ongoing training, mentorship, and real opportunities for promotion within the company.
- Complimentary staff meals on shift and team social events.
