Cook

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Newcastle upon Tyne
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Culinary Skills Food Preparation Customer Service Teamwork Communication Skills Food Handling Standards Hygiene Standards Health & Safety Regulations

FULL DESCRIPTION

Prepare and serve delicious meals while working in a dynamic kitchen team.

Join CH&CO, a leading food service company that values passion and creativity.

Enjoy great training, wellbeing support, holiday purchase options, and high street discounts.

Make customers smile with your culinary skills and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Experience in cooking, strong teamwork, and a passion for food and customer service.

Flexible hours and opportunities for personal development in a diverse workplace.

Cook in Newcastle upon Tyne

We're currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to CH&CO on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As a Cook, you will support our talented culinary teams in preparing and serving the delicious food we're known for! You'll help to keep our clients and customers smiling with dining experiences that align with popular tastes and dietary requirements, and in return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your culinary career in a market-leading food service company.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

  • Great operational training and development
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
  • A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Regular social events and communication with our leaders
  • A holiday purchase scheme
  • Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be:

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing high-quality food that brightens our customers' day
  • Working in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals
  • Seeking opportunities to improve our menus and food services
  • Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
  • Recording and reducing food waste levels
  • Supporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
  • Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
  • Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Cook will:

  • Be passionate about world-class food and customer service
  • Have experience in a similar role
  • Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
  • Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards
  • Have a flexible approach to working

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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