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!