Weekend Cook

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work

Paid Volunteering Day

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Weekend Cook for the National Probation Service Approved Premises in Eccles. You will prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents and staff during weekend shifts, taking ownership of all food preparation and ensuring quality and safety.

This lone-working role offers a meaningful setting and the chance to contribute to a supportive community. Shifts are Saturday and Sunday from 1:30pm to 6:00pm, with pay at £12.91 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous cook/chef experience in catering, hospitality or food service.
• Desirable City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards; IOSH is a plus.
• Good IT basics: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Deliver excellent food service while maintaining high standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and EHO regulations.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

MS Office familiarity

Passion for food

Customer service

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 agerestriction.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and be able to provide validphotographic identification. 13 hours per week Saturday & Sunday only 1:30pm till 6:00pm £12.91 per hour Check your local transport linkshere: Plan Your Journey |Traveline- thedestination you should input isM30 8PF Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook within our NationalProbation Service Approved Premises inEccles.

In this lone-working role, you’ll prepare and cooknutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff, helping to create asafe, welcoming environment.You’ll take ownership of all food preparationduring weekend shifts, ensuring meals are delivered to a high standard in linewith food safety requirements.This is a rewarding opportunity to make areal difference, supporting individuals as they transition back into thecommunity 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 acatering, 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:

• 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!

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.

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