Weekend Cook

Sodexo; Salford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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 is seeking a Weekend Cook for the National Probation Service Approved Premises in Eccles. This lone-working role will prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff, taking ownership of food preparation during weekend shifts and delivering meals to a high standard in line with food safety requirements.

You'll ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and contribute to a safe, welcoming residential environment during

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience as cook/chef

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office basics

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

IOSH qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Please note that this position is subject to an agerestriction. Applicants must be aged 18 or over and be able to provide validphotographic identification.

Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook within our NationalProbation Service Approved Premises in Eccles. 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’lldo:

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

What youbring:

• 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, anda genuine enthusiasm for delivering quality meals
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsincluding Word, Excel, and Outlook

What weoffer:

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

• 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!