Friday Cook

Friday Cook – Southview Approved Premises

Make a difference with your cooking, one day a week

Join Sodexo as a Cook at Southview Approved Premises (AP), 18 Borough Bridge Road, York, YO26 5RU, where your meals will help create a welcoming and supportive residential environment.

If you’re an experienced cook looking for a regular Friday shift, this is an opportunity to put your skills to use in a role with purpose.

• £12.91 per hour + Sodexo rewards and benefits
• 6 hours per week
• Friday, 12:00–18:00

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and able to provide valid photographic identification

Your working environment – Approved Premises

This role is based within Approved Premises, a residential setting supporting people released from prison as they return to life in the community. Residents receive enhanced supervision and support, with a focus on rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.

You’ll have contact with residents, so being respectful, professional and comfortable working in this environment is essential. Through freshly prepared, nutritious meals, you’ll help provide consistency and a positive daily routine.

This is a lone-working kitchen role. You’ll take responsibility for the Friday food service, preparing meals for residents and staff independently while communicating with the wider site team.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, well-presented meals in line with planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Organise your workload so meals are ready and served on time.
• Manage kitchen operations during your shift, working confidently and independently.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Monitor and replenish ingredients, utensils and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Follow food safety, allergen and health and safety procedures.
• Communicate with site staff about meal requirements, supplies and any concerns.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when interacting with residents and colleagues.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role, with a sound understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures.
• Confidence preparing meals and managing a kitchen independently.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A reliable, practical and self-motivated approach.
• An understanding of the Approved Premises setting and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.
• A willingness to follow site procedures and work with the wider team to support a safe, welcoming environment.

What we offer

At Sodexo, you’ll belong to a team that values your contribution and gives you the opportunity to make a difference every day.

• Wellbeing support: Mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential personal, legal and financial advice, and access to a 24/7 virtual GP.
• Financial benefits: Discounts for you and your family, financial wellbeing tools, a retirement plan and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career development: Access to apprenticeships, learning resources and development opportunities.
• Everyday extras: Cycle to Work scheme, a paid volunteering day, training and a protective uniform.

Bring your cooking skills to Southview Approved Premises and make your Fridays count. Apply today!

Planning your journey? Visit Traveline and enter YO26 5RU as your destination to check transport options against the advertised shift.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

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