Cook

TN United Kingdom; Bangor; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in catering is seeking passionate individuals to join their team. This rewarding role involves planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals in a supportive environment. You'll play a vital part in helping residents transition back into the community while ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene. With opportunities for career growth and various wellbeing perks, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in people's lives every day. If you're ready to contribute your skills and be part of something bigger, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible Work

Full Training

Protective Uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, cooking, or food service, especially in volume cooking.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook, and serve meals to residents, ensuring quality and variety.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety.

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

Join our catering team at Sodexo at Ty Newydd, Llandegai and play a key role in providing nutritious meals to residents in an Approved Premises (AP). APs help individuals transition back into the community after prison by offering supervision, support, and rehabilitation. This role provides an opportunity to work in a structured environment while making a positive impact on people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan, prepare, cook, and serve meals to residents, ensuring quality and variety.
2. Follow recipes and maintain consistency in volume cooking.
3. Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety.
4. Control food waste, manage stock, and ensure proper portion control.
5. Conduct and record daily checks, including temperature control.
6. Keep kitchen areas, equipment, and storage spaces clean and well-maintained.
7. Report any accidents, near misses, or equipment issues to the Catering Supervisor.
8. Ensure the kitchen is opened and closed securely at required times.
9. Attend relevant training to stay up to date with food safety and operational standards.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Experience in catering, cooking, or food service (volume cooking experience is a plus).
2. Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations.
3. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
4. Strong teamwork skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your skills can make a difference, apply today!

What We Offer:

Join Sodexo for more than just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:

• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.