Canteen Assistant

About the role
Canteen  Cook

Cook required working full time, covering evening shift, Sunday to Thursday 16.00pm – 12.00pm, 40 hours per week in our staff restaurant at our Paddock Wood depot. We will be prepared to be flexible with these hours for the right candidate.

Duties will include:

• To assist the supervisor in delivering a high quality service in preparing/cooking meals and snacks
• General kitchen duties
• Cleaning tables
• Carrying out daily temperature monitoring checks and recording

What do you need to succeed as our Cook /Restaurant Assistant?

• A valid Food Hygiene Certificate – Level 2.
• Previous working experience in a kitchen/canteen environment is essential
• The ability to cook meals from fresh
• Excellent communication skills
• Pleasant outgoing personality and smart appearance (uniform provided)
• To be able to work face to face with colleagues as a counter environment.

What benefits can we offer you?

• 25 days holiday per year
• Personal accident insurance
• Childcare vouchers
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee discounts
• Pension

There’s every chance you’ll have eaten our food, so why not share our success and come and work for us? Bidfood is a leading wholesale food distributor and the preferred supplier for over 60,000 customers across the UK, ranging from pubs to schools, from restaurants to care homes and everything in between.

From Lands End to John O’Groats, whether our customers want just a teaspoon or a full range of catering supplies, we will supply their needs. We work as a team to provide every food option from quality ingredients to finished meals, including a number of own brand ranges as well as all the big brands and regional specialities. We believe in our food, and we know that our people behind the scenes are so very important in our success. Working for us, you’ll not be just a number; you’ll be part of an inspiring team where your views count.

If we sound like the kind of company you want to work for, then this may just be the career move you have been looking for! 

About the Company
Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!