Weekend Chef - Blackburn 12 hours per week Saturday and Sunday 0800 - 1400 12.31 per hour Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline Job Description: Join Sodexo as a Weekend Chef at our Haworth House ST. PETER STREET,BLACKBURN, BB2 2HL site. In this essential lone-working role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals for the residents and staff in a fixed location, ensuring safe, nutritious, and welcoming environments. You'll be in charge of all aspects of food production at the site, working independently to deliver meals that meet the needs of the residents. Approved Premises play a key role in supporting individuals released from prison, offering enhanced supervision and rehabilitation within the community. This role offers valuable experience working in a residential setting with individuals facing complex challenges. What you'll do: Independently prepare and cook a variety of meals according to scheduled menus for residents and staff. Manage your own schedule and kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared and served on time with minimal supervision. Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene in all areas, including the kitchen and dining spaces. Restock essential kitchen supplies like ingredients, utensils, and cleaning products. Communicate with site staff and other departments as needed, providing updates and ensuring smooth operations. Adhere to health and safety protocols at all times, ensuring compliance while working alone. What you bring: Previous experience in a cooking or catering role is desirable, along with knowledge of food safety and kitchen procedures. Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time and tasks efficiently while working alone. The ability to remain self-motivated and proactive when working without direct supervision. A positive, independent, and team-oriented attitude, with a willingness to follow direction when needed. What we offer: On-the-job training with experienced professionals Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications Career development opportunities within Sodexo A friendly and supportive work environment Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit. Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities. Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.