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Weekend Cook
Job summary
Sodexo Group is seeking a Weekend Cook to join its team at St Joseph's in Manchester. The role involves independently preparing high-quality meals, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring food safety. The ideal candidate has previous cooking experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work without direct supervision.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a cooking or catering role is essential.
- Excellent food safety knowledge and kitchen procedures required.
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook high-quality meals for residents and staff.
- Manage kitchen operations and ensure meals are served on time.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
Skills
Please note - age restriction applies for thisposition, so candidates must be over the age of 18+ and have a validPhotographic ID
JoinSodexo as aWeekend Cook at our St Josephs, Millers Street, Eccles Manchester, M30 8PF site.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’llbe in charge of all aspects of food production at the site, workingindependently to deliver meals that meet the needs of the residents.
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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:
JoinSodexo 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.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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