Weekend Cook – Independent Kitchen, Nutritious Meals

Sodexo; Cleckheaton; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo rewards and benefits

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cook for Elm Bank Approved Premises in Cleckheaton. This lone-working kitchen role involves preparing meals for residents and staff in a residential setting that supports people returning to life in the community.

The position is 18 hours per week, with shifts Fri–Sun and pay of £12.91 per hour. You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure food safety and high standards, and communicate with the wider site team.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or catering and knowledge of food safety.
• Ability to work independently in a lone-working kitchen.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Good communication and customer service within a residential setting.
• Understanding professional boundaries in Approved Premises.
• Willingness to follow site procedures and work with the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve a variety of nutritious, well-presented meals in line with planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Organise your workload so meals are ready and served on time.
• Take responsibility for daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards while working independently.
• Keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish ingredients, utensils and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Follow food safety, allergen and health and safety procedures.
• Communicate with site staff about meal requirements, supplies and any concerns.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when interacting with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Independent work

Time management

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Cook for Elm Bank Approved Premises in Cleckheaton. This lone-working kitchen role involves preparing meals for residents and staff in a residential setting that supports people returning to life in the community.

The position is 18 hours per week, with shifts Fri–Sun and pay of £12.91 per hour. You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure food safety and high standards, and communicate with the wider site team.