Weekend Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo rewards and benefits

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cook at Elm Bank Approved Premises in Cleckheaton to prepare nourishing meals for residents and staff. This role suits someone who enjoys cooking and working in a supportive residential setting with a focus on rehabilitation and safety.

The position is part-time (18 hours per week) with shifts including Friday to Sunday, offering competitive hourly pay (£12.91) plus Sodexo rewards and benefits. You’ll work independently in a lone-working kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role.
• Sound understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Understanding of the Approved Premises setting and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals in line with menus and dietary requirements.
• Organise workload to ensure meals are ready on time.
• Take responsibility for daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards while working independently.
• Keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish ingredients, utensils and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Follow food safety, allergen and health and safety procedures.
• Communicate with site staff about meal requirements, supplies and any concerns.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when interacting with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Independence

Customer service

Job description

Cook - Elm Bank Approved Premises

Bring your cooking skills to a role with purpose.

Join Sodexo as a Cook at Elm Bank Approved Premises (AP), 59 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3LW, where the meals you prepare will help create a welcoming and supportive residential environment.

• £12.91 per hour + Sodexo rewards and benefits
• 18 hours per week
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Various shift patterns available, including 12:30-18:30 and 08:00-14:00
• Sodexo rewards and benefits

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and able to provide valid photographic identification.

Your working environment - Approved Premises

This role is based within Approved Premises, a residential setting supporting people released from prison as they return to life in the community. Residents receive enhanced supervision and support, with a focus on rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.

You’ll have contact with residents, so being respectful, professional and comfortable working in this environment is essential. Your contribution will help provide consistency and a positive daily routine through freshly prepared, nutritious meals.

This is a lone-working kitchen role. You’ll manage the day-to-day food service independently, preparing meals for residents and staff while communicating with the wider site team.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, cook and serve a variety of nutritious, well-presented meals in line with planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Organise your workload so meals are ready and served on time.
• Take responsibility for daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards while working independently.
• Keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish ingredients, utensils and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Follow food safety, allergen and health and safety procedures.
• Communicate with site staff about meal requirements, supplies and any concerns.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when interacting with residents and colleagues.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role, with a sound understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures.
• Confidence preparing meals and running a kitchen independently.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A reliable, practical and self-motivated approach.
• An understanding of the Approved Premises setting and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.
• A willingness to follow site procedures and work with the wider team to support a safe, welcoming environment.

What we offer

At Sodexo, you’ll belong to a team that values your contribution and gives you the opportunity to make a difference every day.

• Wellbeing support: Mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential personal, legal and financial advice, and access to a 24/7 virtual GP.
• Financial benefits: Discounts for you and your family, financial wellbeing tools, a retirement plan and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career development: Access to apprenticeships, learning resources and development opportunities.
• Everyday extras: Cycle to Work scheme, a paid volunteering day, training and a protective uniform.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.