Weekend Cook

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee assistance

Family discounts

Financial planning

Cycle to work

Volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Weekend Cook in Southport to provide nutritious meals for residents and staff. The role offers consistent weekend hours, with Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am to 2:00pm, totaling 12 hours per week. Applicants must be 18+ and able to provide valid photo ID.

You will manage the kitchen, prepare meals, and adhere to hygiene and food safety standards. Join a team focused on delivering high-quality, enjoyable meals in a supportive environment with ongoing development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional cooking or catering role is essential.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.
• The ability to work independently, manage your time and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen and make sure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Check stock levels and order or replenish ingredients and supplies when required.
• Work closely with colleagues and communicate clearly to ensure the service runs smoothly.
• Work confidently and safely when working independently.

Skills

Cooking/Catering experience

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Please note that thisposition is subject to an age restriction.

Applicants must be aged 18 or overand able to provide valid photographic identification. 12 hours per week Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 2:00pm £12.91 per hour Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline

• the destination you should enter is SK4 2PB Looking for a weekendrole where your cooking skills can make a real difference?

Do you enjoy cookingand take pride in preparing good-quality, nutritious meals?

Join Sodexo as a Cook in Southport and play an important role in providing fresh, nutritious meals for residents and staff within an Approved Premises.

This is a greatopportunity for an experienced Cook looking for a regular weekend position withset hours, giving you the consistency of working every Saturday and Sundaywhile keeping your weekdays free.

You’ll take ownershipof the kitchen, work independently and use your cooking skills to create mealsthat people can enjoy.

What makes this role rewarding?

Put your cooking skills to good use

• prepare fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals every weekend.
• take ownership of the kitchen and manage your day-to-day responsibilities.
• your work supports individuals as they take important steps towards returning to the community.

Enjoy a consistent weekend pattern

• work the same hours every Saturday and Sunday, giving you a predictable routine.

Take pride in what you do

• your contribution helps create a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

This is more than justa cooking job.

It’s an opportunity to use your skills, work independently andmake a positive impact, while enjoying a consistent weekend working pattern.

What you'll do: Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff.

Take responsibility for the kitchen and make sure meals are prepared and served on time.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and dining areas.

Follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures at all times.

Check stock levels and order or replenish ingredients and supplies when required.

Work closely with colleagues and communicate clearly to ensure the service runs smoothly.

Work confidently and safely when working independently.

What you bring: Previous experience in a professional cooking or catering role is essential.

Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.

The ability to work independently, manage your time and prioritise tasks.

Good communication and customer service skills.

Reliable, self-motivated and confident working alone.

A positive and flexible approach, with the ability to work well with others and follow procedures.

A genuine passion for cooking and providing good-quality meals.

What we offer: Working with Sodexo ismore than just a job

• it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.You’ll join a team that values your contribution, supports your development andempowers you to make a positive impact every day.

In addition, we offer:

• Mental health andwellbeing support
• Employee AssistanceProgramme providing personal, legal and financial advice - 24/7 virtual GPaccess and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for youand your family
• Financial wellbeingtools and retirement planning support
• Cycle to Work schemeand a paid Volunteering Day Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook and bring your skillsto a role where your work matters!

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