Average Chef Cook salary in the UK

Join our team! Are you a passionate Cook? If so, we'd love you to join our team! This role sits within our Business & Industry division, catering for those within the workplace. Taking care of catering and dining services, we're one of the industry's largest and most innovative contract caterers. With menus available to pre-order and with in-app payment, Elior B&I have matched the tastes and dietary requirements of our four million daily customers with 21st-Century tech. What you'll be doing... As a Cook you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team. Responsibilities: Ensure the food is to the highest standardEnsure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stockedKeep up to date with menus and what food is on offerOffer a warm and friendly serviceEnsure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed Working Pattern: Casual Hours / Cover when required What can you bring? In this role: Possess a passion for foodFocused on the front lineGenuine interest in customer service excellenceTeam playerPrevious catering experience Our way of saying thank you... At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts. FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day. Support Your Way of Life: Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitmentsRelax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years serviceFamily Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave optionsPaid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect: Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs: Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind: Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme Why it's great to work for us... Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including: Workplaces & Office SpaceSporting Venues & StadiumsAttraction & Heritage SitesPublic Sector & DefenceHealth, Care & HospitalsSchools, Colleges & Universities Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled. That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us! Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work! Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Full-Time Cook for Nursing Home Start Date: Immediate Are you a passionate and skilled cook looking to make a difference?We are urgently seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team at a reputable nursing home. This is a full-time position with an immediate start, where you'll have the opportunity to provide nutritious and delicious meals to our residents. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and safety are maintained.Manage kitchen inventory and order supplies as needed.Collaborate with nursing staff to accommodate specific dietary needs.Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment. Requirements: Previous experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare or residential setting.Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package.A supportive and friendly working environment.The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of our residents.Immediate start available. If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a role where you can truly make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Our client, a busy Café near Cranleigh, Surrey is currently looking for a Cook to join their team.This is a fantastic Cook role offering a great work life balance with hours of work being Monday to Friday, daytimes.As the Cook you will be responsible for serving a range of breakfast items, lunches, cakes and snacks to customers. Their meals are made fresh to order for both takeaway and eat in customers, so the ideal candidate will have a passion for both freshly cooked food and providing a great customer experience.This cook position offers a good salary package plus benefits including:* Great work life balance - Monday to Friday, daytimes* Free onsite parking* Employee Assistance Programme* Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support* Access to hundreds of retailer discounts* Staff recognition days* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (up to 3 days allocated for Christmas closure)Hours:* 35 hours per week* Monday- Friday, 7.30am-3pm* No weekendsMain duties and responsibilities include:* Preparing and serving a variety of high quality, appetising and well-presented cook to order breakfasts, light lunches and snacks.* Gathering feedback from customers and responding to ensure a great customer experience.* Contributing to menu planning and ideas to drive variety of choice for customers and improved revenue.* Using a daily cleaning rota to ensure all areas of kitchen are clean, tidy and maintained to the highest standard, including fridges, freezers and floor.* Complying with and implement Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations at all times.* Working closely with the Chef Manager in the day-to-day operational requirements and provide cover for them when necessary.Role Requirements:* Proven experience of cooking & baking in a similar setting (restaurant, café, canteen or pub etc.)* Qualifications in Food Safety & Hygiene and Understanding Allergens is desirable* Good communication and interpersonal skills* Motivated and hard working with the ability to use own initiative* Confident and customer focused team player with a positive attitude and passion for good food* The ability to work well under pressure and manage your time effectively* Driving Licence and own transport due to locationIf you are a cook looking for a new role with a great work life balance, then this could be the perfect job for you!Scattergood's are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk