Weekend Cook

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.

• 10 hours per week
• Saturday and Sunday
• 9:00am – 2:00pm
• £12.91 per hour

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Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook in Accrington and make a real difference every weekend. In this independent, lone-working role, you'll prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff in an Approved Premises, helping to create a safe and welcoming environment. You'll take ownership of all aspects of food preparation while playing an important role in supporting a service that helps individuals successfully transition back into the community. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your skills to make a meaningful difference.

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 Weekend 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!