Sodexo
Chef
Manchester M21 9LH
Key information
- Pay
- £12.91 per hour
- Hours
- 30 hours per week
- Contract
- Part Time
- Posted date
- 15 Jul 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
About this role
Please note that this position is subject to an age restriction. Applicants must be aged 18 or over and able to provide valid photographic identification.
- 30 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- 12:00pm - 6:00pm
- £12.91 per hour
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Join Sodexo as a Cook in Manchester, working Monday to Friday, and make a real difference every day. You'll prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining excellent food safety standards in a supportive environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your culinary skills to support people in an Approved Premises as they transition back into the community.
What you'll do
- Prepare and cook a variety of nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff, following planned menus.
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, managing your workload independently and ensuring meals are prepared and served on time.
- Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness across the kitchen and dining areas.
- Monitor and replenish kitchen stock, ensuring ingredients, equipment, and cleaning supplies are always available.
- Build positive working relationships with on-site colleagues, communicating effectively to ensure the smooth running of the service.
- Follow all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures, working confidently and responsibly in a lone-working environment.
What you bring
- Previous experience in a professional cooking or catering role is essential, with a good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures.
- Confident working independently, with the ability to manage your time, prioritise tasks, and keep the kitchen running smoothly.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive, with the confidence to work effectively in a lone-working environment.
- A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to build good working relationships while following procedures and site requirements.
What we offer
Working with Sodexo is more 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, and empowers you to make a positive impact every day. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing tools and retirement planning support
- Cycle to Work scheme and a paid Volunteering Day
Join Sodexo as a Cook and help create a safe, welcoming environment through nutritious, freshly prepared meals. Play an important role in supporting residents and staff while making a positive difference every day!