Weekend Cook

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

Job summary

Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook at the National Probation Service Approved Premises in Eccles. The lone-working role covers Saturday and Sunday shifts from 1:30pm to 6:00pm, preparing nutritious meals for residents and staff.

You will own all food prep during weekend shifts and ensure meals meet high standards and safety regulations. Experience as a cook/chef in catering or hospitality, with relevant culinary qualifications desirable.

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 & 706/2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Deliver excellent food service while 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

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm for delivering quality

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 in Professional Cookery

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

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’lldo:

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a fast-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, and a 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 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, weoffer:

• 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!

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