About Dalkia UK
At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.
Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.
Assistant Cook
Location: Eccles, Manchester, M30
Salary: £14.71 per hour
Hours: 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 7.15am - 1.45pm
Dalkia UK is looking for a reliable and hardworking Assistant Cook to join our catering team at a school site in the Eccles area.
Working under the direction of the Catering Manager, you will support the preparation and delivery of meals while helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment for pupils and staff.
This role would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, works well as part of a team and is comfortable working in a busy school kitchen.
Job Purpose
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Prepare the dining and service areas to an appropriate standard.
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Serve food and beverages at the specified times and in appropriate quantities.
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Assist in the preparation of food when required.
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Weighing of products in preparation for the next day and being proactive in preparing food for the next day.
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Assist with the moving and setting up of the dining furniture.
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Ensure that tables, chairs, trolleys and floors are kept clean and tidy at all times.
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Clean all areas of the servery, salad bar, beverage machines and preparation areas in accordance with appropriate cleaning schedules.
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Assist with the washing up of cutlery, crockery, trays and light equipment.
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Operate electronic point of sale, and the reconciliation of tills.
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Cashier duties in addition to collect till register and to maintain the tills in clean condition and ensure it is returned to storage.
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Clean the kitchen and dining room as required.
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Comply with the Health and Safety at work act.
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To be trained in correct use of all equipment.
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Take regular temperature of food and record on appropriate paperwork.
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Use Microsoft Office package to produce the weekly sales analysis.
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Will ensure that the kitchen has stock or can access the necessary stock ingredients to offer suitable alternatives for people with allergies, intolerances, and coeliac disease.
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Will ensure that allergen information is provided on all food/listed in the list of ‘Common Food Allergens'. This information will be supplied in Allergy Data Sheets. This also applies to food pre- packed such as wraps, sandwiches and packed lunches.
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Could be asked to work at other sites
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Deliver training/toolbox talks to the catering team.
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In the absence of catering manager, the assistant cook must take over the manager role.
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Could be asked to work at other catering sites
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Any other adhoc duties required by the Catering Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
The knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the position are:
Essential
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COSHH Training.
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Understand safe working practices and health and safety legislation.
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Knowledge of food safety regulations/HACCP.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Excellent customer service skills.
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Ability to work on his/her own
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Well-organised and capable of prioritising own workload.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
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Flexible approach to working as part of a team.
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Previous experience of working in a catering environment.
Desirable
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Experience of managing a team.
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NVQ level 2 in catering, or equivalent catering qualification.
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Food hygiene certificate.
Benefits
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23 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus Bank Holidays + birthday off, + option to purchase additional 5 days
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Life Assurance
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Pension scheme
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Private medical insurance (after 1 year service)
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Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
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Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend'
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The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
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Flexible Benefits Scheme - including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
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Company sick pay
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Access to wellbeing programmes
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Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
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Full induction and training
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Smartphone and Tablet / laptop (where applicable for role)
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Uniform and PPE (where applicable for role)
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Access to our extensive career portal with career planner tool and online learning
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Our Values
People First - It starts with health, safety and wellbeing
Better Together - A collaborative team
Trusted Partners - Dedicated to our clients' success
Taking Responsibility - Making a positive difference
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.
