Cook
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Cook to join our Catering team.
Who are Vertas?
Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.
About the Role:
Based at HARROLD ODELL COUNTRY PARK, Bedford, MK43 7DS you will be working18 hours a week on average. You will be working8.30am to 2.30pm Thursday and Friday one week, then 8.30am to 2.30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday the following week, continuing in this fortnightly working pattern to include bank holidays. you'll play a key role in preparing and serving high-quality food that meets our standards and delights our customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Food preparation: handling day-to-day duties and ensuring dishes meet site standards.
- Cooking and service: managing your station and delivering food on time.
- Safety and hygiene: following best practices with equipment, utensils, and food storage.
- Stock management: keeping ingredients fresh and reordering stock, when supplies run low.
- Teamwork: collaborating with the culinary team to maintain quality and service throughout the shift.
Who are we looking for?
- Proven chef experience, ideally in contract catering.
- Knowledge of cooking methods and processes, with the ability to multitask under pressure.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Food hygiene certification at Level 2 (desirable).
What You'll Bring
- A passion for food and customer service.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- The right to work in the UK.
Apply Today
If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.