Assistant Cook
About this role
Assistant Cook (Full-Time)
Location: Coventry City Centre, CV1
Salary: £28,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-Time / Regular (40 hours per week — 12-hour shifts, 4 days on, 4 days off across Monday to Sunday)
Job ID: 312164
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our trusted asylum accommodation and support partners for a dedicated Assistant Cook.
Based in Coventry City Centre, you will help deliver high-quality catering services that support the wellbeing of service users every day under the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC). Working closely with the Head Cook and the wider catering team, you will play an important role in ensuring nutritious meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards within a supportive, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation: Assist the Head Cook in preparing and cooking varied, nutritious menus, including special diets and tailored meals for religious and cultural events.
Service Delivery: Support the smooth execution of catering operations in line with Home Office and catering standards.
Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous food quality checks before, during, and after meal services.
Compliance & Documentation: Maintain complete and accurate records to comply with food hygiene regulations, HACCP requirements, COSHH guidelines, and company policies.
Safety & Standards: Help uphold high standards of food safety, kitchen security, proper storage, and safe distribution across the site.
Stock & Waste Management: Support stock ordering, food waste management, recycling activities, and general kitchen duties as required.
What You’ll Need
Essential Qualifications: Level 3 Food Safety qualification and Level 2 Allergens in Catering qualification.
Industry Experience: Extensive background working in a large-scale catering environment, ideally with at least three years in a similar role.
Desirable Qualification: Level 3 HACCP qualification is highly desirable.
Team & Cultural Competence: Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds while fostering a positive team environment.
Commitment to Quality: A strong dedication to delivering high standards of service, safety, and care.
Vetting Requirement: Successful completion of a Standard DBS check and an Occupational Health Questionnaire.
What We Offer
Competitive Package: Base salary of £28,000 per annum with comprehensive corporate benefits.
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional leave days each year.
Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory employer pension scheme.
Training & Development: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (over 60 options available), mentoring, and clear internal career progression pathways.
Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off managed leisure centres, and 24/7 virtual GP access.
Perks & Community: Retail discounts across approximately 1,000 brands, a paid volunteering day, payroll giving schemes, and employee inclusion networks.