Weekend Cook
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/159684
- Location: Carlisle
- Job type: Part Time - 12 hours per week
- Salary: £13.01 per hour
- Closing date: 16 August 2026
About the role
Please note that this position is subject to an age restriction. Applicants must be aged 18 or over and be able to provide valid photographic identification.
- 12 hours per week
- Saturday & Sunday only
- 12:00pm – 6:00pm
- £13.01 per hour
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Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook within our National Probation Service Approved Premises in Carlisle City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for weekend work, additional income, or a role that fits around other commitments. Working independently, you'll prepare fresh, nutritious meals that make a genuine difference to the wellbeing of residents and staff. Every meal you serve helps create a safe, welcoming environment while supporting individuals as they rebuild their lives within the community.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare, cook, and serve fresh, nutritious meals to a consistently high standard
- Take ownership of the kitchen during weekend shifts, managing food preparation with confidence
- Deliver an excellent dining experience while maintaining exceptional food quality
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and Environmental Health regulations
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment at all times
What you bring:
- Previous experience as a Cook or Chef within catering, hospitality, or food service
- Relevant culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery (desirable)
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety practices (IOSH qualification desirable)
- A genuine passion for preparing quality meals with excellent attention to detail
- Confidence working independently and managing your own workload
- Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll join a supportive team where your contribution is valued, your work has real purpose, and you'll have opportunities to grow and develop. Alongside this, you'll enjoy:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & your family
- Financial wellbeing tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work scheme & Paid Volunteering Day
Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook and use your skills to make a positive impact every weekend. If you enjoy preparing great food, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want a role where your work genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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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.
Carlisle, United Kingdom, CA3 8DP
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