Weekend Cook

Sodexo; Accrington; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Full 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 and volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Weekend Cook in Accrington to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents and staff in an Approved Premises. This role operates during weekends, with sole charge of kitchen duties, ensuring safety and quality in every meal.

You will follow planned menus, manage your workload independently, and uphold high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Must be 18+ with ability to provide valid photographic ID for recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional cooking or catering.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Able to work independently and manage time.
• Strong communication and customer service.
• Flexible and reliable for lone-working environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff.
• Take full responsibility for day-to-day kitchen operations and workload.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Monitor and replenish kitchen stock and supplies.
• Build positive relationships with on-site colleagues to ensure smooth service.
• Follow health and safety procedures in a lone-working setting.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Independent worker

Communication skills

Job description

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

• 10 hours per week
• Saturday and Sunday
• 9:00am - 2:00pm
• £12.91 per hour

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Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook in Accrington 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 and welcoming environment. You'll take ownership of all aspects of food preparation while playing an important role in supporting a service that helps individuals successfully transition back into the community. This is a rewarding opportunity 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:

• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools and retirement planning support
• Cycle to Work scheme and a paid Volunteering Day

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