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Sodexo Ltd; Accrington; On-site; GBP 212,000 - 220,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee assistance programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd in Accrington is seeking a Weekend Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents and staff in an Approved Premises. You will work Saturdays and Sundays 8:00am–2:00pm, taking ownership of all aspects of food preparation in a lone-working environment.

This independent role emphasizes food safety, independence, and a friendly professional approach, with a focus on maintaining high standards and supporting the service that helps individuals transition back into the community.

Qualifications

• Professional cooking experience required.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of nutritious meals following planned menus.
• Take full responsibility for day-to-day kitchen operations and workload.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Monitor stock and replenish ingredients, equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Build positive on-site relationships and communicate effectively.
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene procedures in lone-working environment.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Please note that this position issubject to an age restriction. Applicants must be aged 18 or over and able toprovide valid photographic identification.

• 12 hours per week
• Saturday and Sunday
• 8:00am – 2:00pm
• £12.91 per hour

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Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook inAccrington and make a real difference every weekend. In this independent,lone-working role, you'll prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff in an Approved Premises, helping to create a safe andwelcoming environment. You'll take ownership of all aspects of food preparationwhile playing an important role in supporting a service that helps individualssuccessfully transition back into the community. This is a rewardingopportunity to use your skills to make a meaningful difference.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and cook a variety of nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff, following planned menus.
• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, managing your workload independently and ensuring meals are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness across the kitchen and dining areas.
• Monitor and replenish kitchen stock, ensuring ingredients, equipment, and cleaning supplies are always available.
• Build positive working relationships with on-site colleagues, communicating effectively to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Follow all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures, working confidently and responsibly in a lone-working environment.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a professional cooking or catering role is essential, with a good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures.
• Confident working independently, with the ability to manage your time, prioritise tasks, and keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive, with the confidence to work effectively in a lone-working environment.
• A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to build good working relationships while following procedures and site requirements.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more thanjust a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. You'll join a team that values your contribution, supports your development, and empowers youto make a positive impact every day. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health and wellbeingsupport
• Employee Assistance Programmeproviding personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access andlifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and yourfamily
• Financial wellbeing tools andretirement planning support
• Cycle to Work scheme and a paidVolunteering Day

Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook and help create a safe, welcomingenvironment through nutritious, freshly prepared meals. Play an important role in supporting residents and staff whilemaking a positive difference every day!