Cook

Please note that this is a fixed-term position for 24 months. 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Are you passionate about preparing nutritious, high-quality food and delivering excellent customer service? We are looking for a dedicated Cook to join our team and play a key role in supporting our mission through the provision of welcoming, safe, and enjoyable catering services. 

Job Summary:

The Sanctuary Project is an integral part of the Mission and Ministry of The Salvation Army in Notting Hill, providing a warm, welcoming and safe environment for all people. The preparation of and serving of food is a significant part of this.

As a Cook, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, cooking, and serving food to agreed quality and nutrition standards. You'll help maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment while ensuring customers receive a friendly and positive experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals within agreed budgets.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness.
• Monitor stock levels and support ordering of ingredients and supplies.
• Ensure catering equipment is cleaned, maintained, and safe to use.
• Deliver excellent customer service to all customers and visitors.
• Maintain accurate records and report accidents or incidents as required.
• Process sales transactions and cash handling in line with procedures.
• Support and supervise volunteers where appropriate
  
  

 Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 

• Experience planning, preparing, and serving good-quality food in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or willingness to achieve this within an agreed timescale.
• Good record-keeping and budget awareness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Ability to work within and be empathic with the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army.

 Successful candidate may be able to demonstrate: 

• Experience supervising employees or volunteers.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent qualification.

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.