Cook

Manpower; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Uniform

Job summary

Manpower is recruiting an experienced Cook in Cardiff for a temporary role of one month with potential extension. Afternoon shifts 12 noon-8pm or 3pm-1am, with pay rates £13.45 (Weekdays), £17.91 (Saturdays), £23.24 (Sundays & Bank Holidays).

The successful candidate will cook and prepare quality food, ensuring food safety and customer service standards are met, with Level 2 Food Hygiene certification supported by Manpower if needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering/cooking experience.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present a range of hot and cold food items to agreed standards.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and portion control requirements are met.
• Support daily food production to meet service requirements.
• Follow recipes, production schedules and food safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within food preparation areas.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete food safety records.
• Assist with stock rotation and safe storage of deliveries.

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Location: Heath, Cardiff
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary, one month with possible extension
Pay Rates

• £13.45 per hour (Weekdays)
• £17.91 per hour (Saturdays)
• £23.24 per hour (Sundays & Bank Holidays)

Working Pattern

Afternoon shifts, 12 noon -8 pm (8 hour shift) or 3 pm until 1am (10 hour shift)

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Cook on behalf of our client. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking quality food while maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and customer service standards.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present a range of hot and cold food items to agreed standards.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and portion control requirements are consistently met.
• Support daily food production to meet service requirements.
• Follow recipes, production schedules and food safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within food preparation areas.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required food safety records.
• Assist with stock rotation, stock control and the safe storage of deliveries.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and Infection Prevention procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure an efficient catering service.
• Valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Manpower can support with this)
• A minimum of 2 years catering/cooking experience.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns.

What We Provide

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• Uniform