Overview
Cook – Whitecross Hereford High School, Three Elms Rd, Hereford HR4 0RN. Join Sodexo as a Cook at Whitecross High School, where you’ll take real ownership of your kitchen. You won’t be a manager, but you will have the chance to showcase your skills, oversee kitchen operations, and bring out the best in every dish you serve – all while working in a supportive team environment. And the best part? No unsociable hours and public holidays off – yes, that includes Christmas!
Location
Three Elms Rd, Hereford, HR4 0RN
What You’ll Do
* Prepare, cook, present, and serve food to Sodexo’s high standards – from breakfast and break times to lunch and hospitality.
* Take ownership of kitchen operations, helping to shape menus, presentation, and efficiency.
* Ensure all food safety, health & safety, allergen, COSHH, and HACCP regulations are followed.
* Train and support catering staff in key skills and techniques.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy kitchen environment.
* Ensure each dish is portioned and presented beautifully.
* Deliver exceptional service to students and colleagues, leaving everyone impressed with the kitchen experience.
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 1 year hands-on cooking experience. Training in food hygiene and health & safety will be provided.
* Comfortable cooking for large groups (1000–1200 students).
* Ability to follow recipes and work with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
* Understanding of health and safety procedures and importance of compliance.
* Able to work efficiently under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
* Basic food handling skills certification.
What We Offer
* Full training and protective uniform supplied.
* Flexible, dynamic work environment with competitive pay.
* Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing resources.
* Employee Assistance Programme, including legal, financial, and personal support.
* Free health & wellbeing app with 24hr virtual GP access.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme and prepayment cashback card.
* Retirement plan, death in service, and financial benefits via Salary Finance.
* Volunteering opportunities to make a real difference in the community.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and other initiatives to support healthy living.
* Opportunities for career growth and personal development.
Join us and make a difference every day. If you love cooking, enjoy taking ownership, and want to work in a supportive, inspiring team where your skills are valued, this role is perfect for you.
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Package Description
* £13.50 to 14.50 per hour
* 35 hours per week
* Working pattern: Monday - Friday
* Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)
* This job required a Manual Driving Licence
Equated pay (spread-over pay) information will be supplied at interview stage.
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer and welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage employees to engage with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
Attached documents
* HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Facilities Services
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