Job Introduction
Cook- Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Tettenhall College, Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX
Salary: £ per hour
Hours: 20 hrs per week
Working Pattern: 10am-2pm
Parking on site and Uniform provided
Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Part Time Cook for Sodexo, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do:
* Prepare, cook, present, and serve food to company standards which may include breakfast, morning break, lunch, and hospitality.
* You will adhere to all company compliance (such as Food safety, Health and Safety, Allergen awareness, COSHH and HACCP regulations).
* To carry out craft/ skills training for catering staff.
* To ensure that all service counters and food is presented to company standards.
* To guarantee that each dish served is portioned according to business requirements.
* To complete daily/ weekly cleaning duties as instructed by the line manager and this includes all food preparation and storage areas, all catering communal areas. Removal of waste from catering area.
* Deliver exceptionally high standards in customer service, cleanliness, tidiness, and other operational activity.
What You Bring:
Essential:
* A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.
* Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
* Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
* Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
* Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
* Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
* Hold basic food handling skills certification
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and supportive work environment
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Full training and protective uniform provided
* No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
* Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
* Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
* Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
* Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
* Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities
At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future!
Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
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