Assistant Cook

Salary: £23,000 per annum, plus Serco benefits
Working hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Here within our Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract, we focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system
- ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with suitable accommodation. As our new Assistant Cook, you’ll play an important role in this as you help to deliver catering services to residents on site.
Working alongside the catering manager and our friendly team you’ll do this by preparing and cooking varied and healthy meals that consider specific dietary requirements, whilst also ensuring we comply with health, safety and food regulations. You’ll also make sure that the security and safety of all foodstuffs is maintained during delivery, storage and distribution – and that work areas are kept clean and hygienic.
And whilst you’re here preparing food for some of the most vulnerable people in society, we’ll be supporting you. As well as all the initial training and accreditation you need to get going, you’ll find work that works for you in a values driven organisation. All uniform is provided.
What you need to do the role
As well as good interpersonal, teamwork, problem solving, and communications skills. Given the setting you’ll be working in, you’ll an understanding of working in a socially diverse environment along with basic working knowledge of commercial kitchen environments.
Ultimately you need to have a Level 2 Qualification in Food Safety & HACCP, Allergens in Catering, and First Aid in Work. Ideally you will be working towards Level 3 Food Safety already or you will be supported to complete these courses during your probation period.
Lastly, due to the nature of the role, all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks.
Why Serco
Meaningful and vital work
- Take pride in doing temporary work that really matters. Work directly with the public and gain career satisfaction by providing a vital front-line service.
A world of opportunities
- With us, you’ll have direct access to training, development, support to grow and many more career opportunities. Whether that’s a different temporary role or a permanent career move to match your ambitions.
Great people
- Our temporary workers are highly valued members of the SWS team. We believe in putting people first, so we welcome you, we look after you and we support and empower you to care for the public and each other.
What we offer
- Pension – 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Serco Benefits package
- discounts include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships
- A safe and supportive culture
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
Salary: £23,000 per annum, plus Serco benefits
Working hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Here within our Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract, we focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system
- ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with suitable accommodation. As our new Assistant Cook, you’ll play an important role in this as you help to deliver catering services to residents on site.
Working alongside the catering manager and our friendly team you’ll do this by preparing and cooking varied and healthy meals that consider specific dietary requirements, whilst also ensuring we comply with health, safety and food regulations. You’ll also make sure that the security and safety of all foodstuffs is maintained during delivery, storage and distribution – and that work areas are kept clean and hygienic.
And whilst you’re here preparing food for some of the most vulnerable people in society, we’ll be supporting you. As well as all the initial training and accreditation you need to get going, you’ll find work that works for you in a values driven organisation. All uniform is provided.
What you need to do the role
As well as good interpersonal, teamwork, problem solving, and communications skills. Given the setting you’ll be working in, you’ll an understanding of working in a socially diverse environment along with basic working knowledge of commercial kitchen environments.
Ultimately you need to have a Level 2 Qualification in Food Safety & HACCP, Allergens in Catering, and First Aid in Work. Ideally you will be working towards Level 3 Food Safety already or you will be supported to complete these courses during your probation period.
Lastly, due to the nature of the role, all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks.
Why Serco
Meaningful and vital work
- Take pride in doing temporary work that really matters. Work directly with the public and gain career satisfaction by providing a vital front-line service.
A world of opportunities
- With us, you’ll have direct access to training, development, support to grow and many more career opportunities. Whether that’s a different temporary role or a permanent career move to match your ambitions.
Great people
- Our temporary workers are highly valued members of the SWS team. We believe in putting people first, so we welcome you, we look after you and we support and empower you to care for the public and each other.
What we offer
- Pension – 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Serco Benefits package
- discounts include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships
- A safe and supportive culture
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

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