Weekend Cook

Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook within our National Probation Service Approved Premises in Eccles. In this lone-working role, you'll prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff, helping to create a safe, welcoming environment. You'll take ownership of all food preparation during weekend shifts, ensuring meals are delivered to a high standard in line with food safety requirements. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting individuals as they transition back into the community while working in a meaningful residential setting. What you'll do:

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Deliver excellent food service while consistently 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
  
  Previous experience as a cook or chef within a catering, 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 applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  
  Join Sodexo as a Cook and bring comforting, home-cooked food to life every day. You'll prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer care.
  
  Please note that this position is subject to an age restriction. Applicants must be aged 18 or over and be able to provide valid photographic identification.
• 13 hours per week
• Saturday & Sunday only
• 1:30pm till 6:00pm
• £12.91 per hour, Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to 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, we offer:
• 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