Chef

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/159618
  • Location: Manchester
  • Job type: Part Time - 30 hours per week
  • Salary: £12.91 per hour
  • Closing date: 29 July 2026
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About the 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!

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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