Weekend Cook

Cook – Elm Bank Approved Premises

Bring your cooking skills to a role with purpose

Join Sodexo as a Cook at Elm Bank Approved Premises (AP), 59 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3LW, where the meals you prepare will help create a welcoming and supportive residential environment.

• £12.91 per hour + Sodexo rewards and benefits
• 18 hours per week
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Various shift patterns available, including 12:30–18:30 and 08:00–14:00
• Sodexo rewards and benefits

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. Your contribution will help provide consistency and a positive daily routine through freshly prepared, nutritious meals.

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

What you’ll do

• Prepare, cook and serve a variety of nutritious, well-presented meals in line with planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Organise your workload so meals are ready and served on time.
• Take responsibility for daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards while working independently.
• Keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Monitor stock levels 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 running 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.

Ready to put your cooking skills to work in a role that makes a difference? Apply today and join our team at Elm Bank Approved Premises.

Planning your journey? Visit Traveline and enter BD19 3LW as your destination to check transport options against the advertised shifts.

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

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