Weekend Cook
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2106002/157103
- Location: Manchester
- Job type: Part Time - 13 hours per week
- Salary: £12.91 per hour
- Closing date: 03 July 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.
- 13 hours per week
- Saturday & Sunday only
- 1:30pm till 6:00pm
- £12.91 per hour
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Join Sodexo as a Weekend Cook within our National Probation Service Approved Premises in Eccles. In this lone-working role, you’ll prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and staff, helping to create a safe, welcoming environment. You’ll take ownership of all food preparation during weekend shifts, ensuring meals are delivered to a high standard in line with food safety requirements. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting individuals as they transition back into the community while working in a meaningful residential setting.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Deliver excellent food service while consistently maintaining high standards
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and EHO regulations at all times
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation in line with best practice standards
What you bring:
- Previous experience as a cook or chef within a catering, hospitality, or food service environment
- Relevant culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery (desirable)
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, with IOSH qualification desirable
- Passion for food, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering quality meals
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including 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 belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day
Join Sodexo as a Cook and bring comforting, home-cooked food to life every day. You’ll prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer care.
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Wellbeing support
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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.
Manchester, United Kingdom, M30 8PF
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