Weekend Cook

Sodexo Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 8,600 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a Weekend Cook for the National Probation Service Approved Premises in Eccles. In a lone-working role, you’ll prepare nutritious meals for residents and staff, owning all food preparation during weekend shifts and ensuring food safety in a residential setting.

You’ll bring experience as a cook or chef in catering or hospitality, plus relevant qualifications (city & guilds or NVQ desirable). The role offers weekend hours and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cook or chef within catering, hospitality, or food service
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery (desirable)
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards; IOSH desirable
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve high‑quality meals on weekends
• Deliver excellent food service while maintaining high standards
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and EHO regulations at all times
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation to best practice standards

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Microsoft Office basics

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Tools

IOSH qualification

Job description

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

• 13 hours per week
• Saturday & Sunday only
• 1:30pm till 6:00pm
• £12.91 per hour

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Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook within our National Probation Service Approved Premises in Eccles. In this lone-working role, you’ll prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff, helping to create a safe, welcoming environment. You’ll take ownership of all food preparation during weekend shifts, ensuring meals are delivered to a high standard in line with food safety requirements. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting individuals as they transition back into the community while working in a meaningful residential setting.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Deliver excellent food service while consistently maintaining high standards
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and EHO regulations at all times
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation in line with best practice standards

What you bring:

• Previous experience as a cook or chef within a catering, hospitality, or food service environment
• Relevant culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, with IOSH qualification desirable
• Passion for food, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering quality meals
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day

Join Sodexo as a Cook and bring comforting, home-cooked food to life every day!