Assistant Cook

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction
Assistant Cook
Rate of Pay: £12.75 per hour
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience working in a professional kitchen, with a proven track record as a Cook or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Experience in preparing diverse cuisines is a plus.
• We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills who is calm and approachable, able to work well with others.
• An enthusiastic, naturally energetic, and consistently displays excitement for the role.
• Self-motivated, driven to take initiative and complete tasks independently.
• Strong and flexible, confident yet open to feedback and others’ perspectives.
• A positive attitude is essential, with a focus on solutions and what can be achieved.
• Professional appearance is important, as you should understand the impact of a polished look on others.
• You must be conscientious, committed to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.
• A meticulous approach to food preparation, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Willingness to adapt to changing menus and dietary needs, working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine enthusiasm for cooking and a commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences for students, staff, or visitors.

THE ROLE:

As a Assistant Cook, you’ll ensure prompt and efficient preparation and service of meals for the School, reporting directly to the Chef. Your role includes preparing, cooking, and serving food to high standards, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with hygiene procedures. Acting as an Allergen Champion, you will follow Sodexo and school policies to prepare special diet meals with care, label them accurately, and cross-reference with allergy registers for safe service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to legal and company standards in catering.
• Prepare and present food as directed, ensuring high quality and timely service.
• Store goods properly, following rotation and delivery checks.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, particularly at day’s end.
• To ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regards to special dietary requirements, allergens and shelf life.
• Serve customers efficiently with good service, replenishing food/equipment as needed.
• To raise any issues to the Chef Manager or Supervisor in a timely manner
• Clean areas after service and complete required admin tasks (e.g., food temperatures, stock, allergens).
• Follow food safety, health, and cleaning protocols; report any incidents or irregularities.
• Foster good team relations, undertake training, and support school events or functions as required.
• Assist in other local units during emergencies or as needed by management.

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied