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Sodexo Ltd; Cleckheaton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Job summary

National Probation Service in Cleckheaton is seeking a dedicated cook to join our on-site team at Elm Bank. You will prepare and cook high-quality meals for residents and staff in a fixed location, working independently to meet nutritional needs.

This role emphasizes safe food handling, timely service, and strong communication with site staff. It offers 18 hours per week at £12.91 per hour and benefits such as EAP and 24/7 GP support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role is essential.
• Reasonable knowledge of food safety and kitchen procedures.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time and tasks efficiently while working alone.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and cook a variety of meals according to scheduled menus for residents and staff.
• Manage your own schedule and kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared and served on time with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene in all areas, including the kitchen and dining spaces.
• Restock essential kitchen supplies like ingredients, utensils, and cleaning products.
• Communicate with site staff and other departments as needed, providing updates and ensuring smooth operations.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols at all times, ensuring compliance while working alone.

Skills

Independent work

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Job description

Please note - age restriction applies for thisposition, so candidates must be over the age of 18+ and have Valid ID

18 hours per week

£12.91 per hour

Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice

24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

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Job Introduction

We are seeking a dedicated cook to join our team at

National Probation Service, Elm Bank, 59 Bradford rd Cleckheaton BD19 3LW

In this essential lone-working role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals for the residents and staff in a fixed location, ensuring safe, nutritious, and welcoming environments.

You’ll be in charge of all aspects of food production at the site, working independently to deliver meals that meet the needs of the residents.

Approved Premises play a key role in supporting individuals released from prison, offering enhanced supervision and rehabilitation within the community. This role offers valuable experience working in a residential setting with individuals facing complex challenges.

What you’ll do:

• Independently prepare and cook a variety of meals according to scheduled menus for residents and staff.
• Manage your own schedule and kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared and served on time with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene in all areas, including the kitchen and dining spaces.
• Restock essential kitchen supplies like ingredients, utensils, and cleaning products.
• Communicate with site staff and other departments as needed, providing updates and ensuring smooth operations.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols at all times, ensuring compliance while working alone.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role is essential, along with a reasonable knowledge of food safety and kitchen procedures
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time and tasks efficiently while working alone.