Cook

Sodexo; Aldeburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Blue light card

Holidays

Full training and protective uniform

Flexible working and a dynamic team

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cook at Aldeburgh Community Hospital to prepare meals aligned with planned menus and standard recipes. You will manage a kitchen section, ensuring quality, hygiene and timely service for patients and staff.

Ideal candidates bring catering qualifications, food hygiene certifications, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospital setting. Flexible shifts and a supportive team are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook in a healthcare setting or similar environment.
• Formal catering qualifications and food-hygiene certifications required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet service deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes from planned menus using standardised recipes.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Monitor portion control, stock rotation, temperatures and deliveries.
• Assist with serving meals to patients, staff and visitors.
• Keep accurate temperature, probe-monitoring and stock records.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and report faults or pests.
• Communicate with ward teams and colleagues to ensure smooth service.
• Support training of colleagues and maintain a positive team environment.
• Follow food safety, COSHH and health & safety procedures.
• Flexibly work across Patient Dining and cover when needed.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds 7061/2 catering

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (advantage)

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 15 Hours / 2 over 7 days
• £12.92 per hour
• Free car parking / Blue light card
• Holidays
• Location isAldeburgh Community Hospital

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Job Introduction

Bring your passion to the plate. Make a difference every day.

As aCookat Sodexo inAldeburgh Community Hospital, you'll play a vital role in preparing high-quality meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance the overall dining experience.You'll be responsible for managing your own section of the kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards.If you're passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a purpose-driven team - this is the role for you. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and cook dishes from planned menus using standardised recipes.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Monitor portion control, stock rotation, food temperatures and delivery quantities.
• Assist with serving meals to patients, staff and visitors.
• Maintain accurate temperature, probe-monitoring and stock records.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and report any faults, incidents or pest concerns.
• Communicate effectively with catering colleagues, ward teams and other departments.
• Support and train colleagues while helping maintain an efficient, positive working environment.
• Follow food safety, infection control, COSHH, safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Work flexibly across Patient Dining and take responsibility when the Supervisor or Team Leader is unavailable.

What you bring:

• Previous experience working in a Cook position.
• A City & Guilds 7061/2 catering qualification or an equivalent NVQ Level 2 qualification.
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience using standardised recipes, managing portion control and maintaining stock.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A punctual, flexible and reliable approach.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet service deadlines.
• Experience using cleaning equipment and maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
• A full driving licence.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a willingness to undertake training and support changing service needs.
• Healthcare catering experience, knowledge of NHS policies or a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage.

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn't just a job - it's a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.