Weekend Cook - Burdett Lodge

Sodexo Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer opportunities

Flexible work

Full training

Protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo Group is hiring a part-time Cook for the National Probation Service site in Derby. You will prepare and cook meals for residents and staff in a fixed location, working independently to ensure nutritious, high-quality offerings.

The role requires strong food-safety knowledge, good communication, and the ability to manage time solo. Benefits include flexible work patterns and dedicated training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role is essential, along with a reasonable knowledge of food safety and kitchen procedures.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time and tasks efficiently while working alone.
• The ability to remain self-motivated and proactive when working without direct supervision.
• A positive, independent, and team-oriented attitude, with a willingness to follow direction when needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and cook a variety of meals according to scheduled menus for residents and staff.
• Manage your own schedule and kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared and served on time with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene in all areas, including the kitchen and dining spaces.
• Restock essential kitchen supplies like ingredients, utensils, and cleaning products.
• Communicate with site staff and other departments as needed, providing updates and ensuring smooth operations.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols at all times, ensuring compliance while working alone.

Skills

Cook/catering

Food safety

Communication

Independent worker

Job description

Please note - age restriction applies for this position, so candidates must be over the age of 18+ and have a valid Photographic ID

• 12 hours per week
• Weekends only/12.00pm -06.00pm
• £12.91 per hour
• Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

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Job Introduction

Join Sodexo as a Cook at our National Probation Service Burdett Lodge, 6 bass street, Derby DE22 3BR

In this essential lone-working role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals for the residents and staff in a fixed location, ensuring safe, nutritious, and welcoming environments.

You'll be in charge of all aspects of food production at the site, working independently to deliver meals that meet the needs of the residents.

Approved Premises play a key role in supporting individuals released from prison, offering enhanced supervision and rehabilitation within the community. This role offers valuable experience working in a residential setting with individuals facing complex challenges.

What you'll do:

• Independently prepare and cook a variety of meals according to scheduled menus for residents and staff.
• Manage your own schedule and kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared and served on time with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene in all areas, including the kitchen and dining spaces.
• Restock essential kitchen supplies like ingredients, utensils, and cleaning products.
• Communicate with site staff and other departments as needed, providing updates and ensuring smooth operations.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols at all times, ensuring compliance while working alone.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role is essential, along with a reasonable knowledge of food safety and kitchen procedures.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time and tasks efficiently while working alone.
• The ability to remain self-motivated and proactive when working without direct supervision.
• A positive, independent, and team-oriented attitude, with a willingness to follow direction when needed.

What we offer:

Join Sodexo for more than just a job - be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:

• Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and thrive in your own way!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications