Hospital Kitchen Cook: Flexible Hours, Weekend Lead

Sodexo Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on site

Uniform provided

Flexible working

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Cook at Ferryfield House in Edinburgh. You will prepare fresh meals from standardised recipes, supervise staff when management is unavailable, and help manage day-to-day kitchen operations.

The role is permanent with a shift pattern across 7 days and 8:00 am to 5:30 pm hours. You should have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, strong culinary skills, and the ability to work well under pressure while maintaining quality and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience.
• Good culinary skills and a passion for cooking.
• Experience preparing meals from fresh ingredients and following recipes.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage day-to-day kitchen responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals according to recipes and standardised recipes.
• Ensure meals meet quality and presentation standards.
• Place orders and support stock control.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment.
• Comply with health and safety, hygiene and COSHH.

Skills

Culinary skills

Fresh ingredients

Under pressure

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Cook at Ferryfield House in Edinburgh. You will prepare fresh meals from standardised recipes, supervise staff when management is unavailable, and help manage day-to-day kitchen operations.

The role is permanent with a shift pattern across 7 days and 8:00 am to 5:30 pm hours. You should have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, strong culinary skills, and the ability to work well under pressure while maintaining quality and hygiene standards.