Line Cook
Route 74 Truckstop, Caldecott, Vale of White Horse
Line Cook
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Route 74 Truckstop, Caldecott, Vale of White Horse
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 02ff643a7b574accb35255c36a557608
Location ref: Caldecott, Vale of White Horse
Full Job Description
- We're looking for a passionate and skilled Line Cook to join our friendly team at Route 74 Truckstop. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy kitchen, takes pride in producing hearty, well presented food, and wants to be part of a supportive and energetic team. As a Catering Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering high quality meals to our customers, supporting the wider kitchen operations, and helping maintain our strong reputation for great food and great service., As a Line Cook, you will: Food Preparation & Cooking
- Prepare and cook a wide range of hot and cold dishes to consistently high standards.
- Support menu planning, daily specials, and food presentation.
- Work confidently across all sections including the griddle, hot plate, and meal service areas. Daily Kitchen Tasks
- Complete daily prep including vegetables, soups, sauces, and batch cooking.
- Ensure all food is prepared in line with portion control, allergen guidelines, and company standards. Kitchen Operations
- Work as part of a fast-paced kitchen serving around 300 covers per day.
- Communicate effectively with the front-of-house and kitchen teams to maintain smooth service flow. Cleaning & Hygiene
- Ensure all equipment, surfaces, and utensils are cleaned to high standards at the end of each shift.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, HACCP, and hygiene regulations at all times. Teamwork & Support
- Contribute positively to the team culture.
- Support colleagues, share knowledge, and help maintain a friendly, efficient working environment.
Do you have experience working in a fast paced catering environment?, Minimum 1 year experience working in a busy commercial kitchen environment. - Strong cooking skills with experience in high-volume catering.
- A good understanding of food safety, allergen management, and kitchen best practice.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (training can be provided if required).
- Able to remain calm under pressure and work efficiently to deadlines.
- A positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills.
- Hardworking, reliable, and self-motivated, with a passion for delivering great food., Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at interview.
Competitive hourly rate: 12.71ph-14.86ph dependent on experience. - Shift Hours: 37.5 hours p/w. Rota issued 2 weeks in advance. Sun-Thu: 12:00hrs-21:15hrs, Fri: 12:00hrs-20:30hrs, Sat: 11:30hrs-19:30hrs
- Overtime: Available.
- Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
- Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support program.
- Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/line-cook-127078884