Relief Chefs

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll be an important part of the catering team responsible for providing freshly prepared meals to colleagues working across the Booker Distribution site. This is a hands‑on role that blends kitchen prep, basic cooking, and front‑of‑house service, making it ideal for someone with early culinary experience who wants to develop further in a supportive environment.

Working alongside the chef or lead cook, you’ll help deliver a consistent and enjoyable breakfast, lunch and dinner offer. Your day may include preparing hot and cold items, supporting with baking, assembling dishes, and ensuring each meal is served to a high standard. You’ll have the chance to build confidence in areas such as batch cooking, seasoning, portion control and safe food handling.

Maintaining a clean, well‑organised and safe kitchen will be a key part of your work. You’ll follow food hygiene procedures, assist with daily cleaning tasks, rotate stock, monitor temperatures and handle ingredients responsibly to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Hours for this role are a three weekly rotating rota of 7am-3pm/8am-4pm/12pm-8pm – Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and cooking of breakfast, lunch and dinner for Booker DC colleagues
• Assist with food prep such as chopping, mixing, baking and basic cooking tasks
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety at all times
• Keep the kitchen, equipment and service areas clean, organised and compliant with regulations
• Serve colleagues in a friendly, efficient and professional manner
• Receive and store deliveries following correct procedures
• Support the kitchen team as required and contribute to a positive team environment
• Replenish onsite vending machines

About You

• Some experience working with food or in a catering environment
• A genuine enthusiasm for cooking and developing your kitchen skills
• Understanding of food hygiene, allergen awareness and safe working practices
• A team player with a can‑do attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Food hygiene certification (Level 1 or 2) — preferred but training can be provided