Cook

Sodexo; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a dedicated Cook in Wolverhampton to manage kitchen operations and oversee food preparation for students. Ideal candidates will have experience cooking for large groups and knowledge of health and safety regulations. The role comes with competitive pay, a supportive environment, and no unsociable hours, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Competitive salary

Full training provided

Unlimited mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and cashback schemes

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking experience.
• Expertise in cooking for large groups (100 - 1300 students).
• Experience following recipes in a similar kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to company standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Conduct training for catering staff.

Skills

Large-scale cooking experience

Food handling skills certification

Ability to work under pressure

Adherence to health and safety procedures

Experience with fresh produce

Job description

Cook- Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Tettenhall College, Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX

Salary: £13.13 per hour
Hours: 20 hrs per week
Working Pattern: 10am-2pm

Parking on site and Uniform provided

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Part Time Cook for Sodexo, you\'ll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? No unsociable hours and public holidays off-including Christmas!

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You\'ll Do:

• Prepare, cook, present, and serve food to company standards which may include breakfast, morning break, lunch, and hospitality.
• You will adhere to all company compliance (such as Food safety, Health and Safety, Allergen awareness, COSHH and HACCP regulations).
• To carry out craft/ skills training for catering staff.
• To ensure that all service counters and food is presented to company standards.
• To guarantee that each dish served is portioned according to business requirements.
• To complete daily/ weekly cleaning duties as instructed by the line manager and this includes all food preparation and storage areas, all catering communal areas. Removal of waste from catering area.
• Deliver exceptionally high standards in customer service, cleanliness, tidiness, and other operational activity.

What You Bring:

Essential:

• A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking,training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.
• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 - 1300 students.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
• Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• No unsociable hours and public holidays off-including Christmas!
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn\'t just a job-it\'s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you\'re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.