Weekend Chef

TN United Kingdom; Accrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Weekend Chef, where you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious meals to residents in a supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with vulnerable individuals, ensuring their dietary needs are met while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the community. Enjoy a flexible working environment and numerous benefits, including mental health support and career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about cooking and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing App

Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Career Growth Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Protective Uniform Provided

Qualifications

• Experience in volume cooking and meal preparation.
• Understanding of health, hygiene, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Manage food stock and portion control.

Skills

Volume Cooking

Meal Preparation

Health and Hygiene Standards

Stock Management

Job description

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• 10 hours per week
• Saturday and Sunday 0900 - 1300

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About the role:

As a Weekend Chef at Highfield House AP, 7 Lydia Street, Woodnook, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0PX

Approved Premises (APs) contribute to the effective risk management of people released from prison by providing an enhanced level of supervision, monitoring and rehabilitation within the community. The post will provide you experience of working with complex and vulnerable people and an understanding of residential setting within the Criminal Justice System. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater, you’ll belong to a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way and aid the rebuilding of many lives, every day.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, prepare, cook, and appropriately present meals to residents.
• Follow recipes well and have experience in volume cooking.
• Ensure routine day-to-day and specialized cleaning of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, floors, and storage areas.
• Control waste related to preparation and cooking.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, hygiene, and safety.
• Manage and control all food, including receiving and checking stock, equipment, and materials, and monitoring portion control.
• Collect routine data and ensure daily checks, including temperature controls, are properly carried out.
• Report accidents, near misses, damage, or breakages immediately to the Catering supervisor.
• Ensure the Catering Department opens and closes at the required times and is secured when not in use.
• Undertake any other tasks relevant to the role.
• Attend relevant training sessions to perform your role effectively.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you; act with purpose; and thrive in your own way. We also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits:

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support platforms.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal or work-related issues, including legal and financial advice.
• A free health and wellbeing app with rewards, 24hr virtual GP, and other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals 24/7, open to friends and family, and cashback options.
• Financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Retirement Plan membership to save for your future.
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away during employment.
• Opportunities for career growth, including apprenticeships and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to support environmental and health goals.
• Volunteering Opportunities to support community causes.
• Flexible, dynamic working environment.
• Competitive pay.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!