Prep Chef Jobs

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Cook at OBU Hospitality.

Location: Oxford Brookes

Rate of pay: £11.35 per hour

Working pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Food Production

• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus being prepared and where necessary identify shortages and instigate action to source ingredients
• To prepare and, where necessary, serve all food to the highest standard and in line with the CH&CO style

Kitchen Finance

• Assist in weekly and monthly stock-takes as directed
• Use equipment responsibly to avoid breakage
• To assist in the costing of dishes and menus and work to deliver the GP in the related site

Health & Safety

• Wear the correct uniform and safety shoes as directed and maintain uniform items appropriately.
• To understand and comply with CH&CO and statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards including COSHH and HACCP ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance these standards
• To ensure all food is labelled and dated in fridges and freezers
• To ensure equipment and food temperature readings are taken and recorded on a daily basis

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering days
• Family friendly support
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Long service awards