Cook

Sodexo; Gateshead, North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

As a Catering Assistant/Chef/Cook/Food service assistant at Cuthbert House, Derwent water road, Bensham, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 2SH

Approved Premises (APs) contribute to the effective risk management of people released from prison by providing an enhanced level of supervision, monitoring and rehabilitation within the community. The post will provide you experience of working with complex and vulnerable people and an understanding of residential setting within the Criminal Justice System. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater; you'll belong to a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way and aid the rebuilding of many lives, every day.

What you'll do:

• Plan, prepare, cook, and appropriately present meals to the residents.
• Follow recipes well and have good experience in volume cooking.
• Ensure routine day-to-day as well as specialized cleaning of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, kitchen floors, and storage areas.
• Control waste with regard to preparation and cooking.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, hygiene, and safety.
• Manage and control all food, including receiving and checking stock, checking equipment and materials are used correctly, and closely monitoring portion control.
• Ensure routine data is collected as required and that all daily checks, including temperature control during production, preparation, service, and storage are carried out properly.
• Immediately report all accidents, near misses, damage, or breakages to the Catering supervisor.
• Ensure that the Catering Department is opened and closed at the required times and secured when not in use.
• Undertake any other tasks appropriate with the duties and responsibilities of the post.
• Attend any relevant training sessions to ensure that you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively.

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 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 apprenticeships and 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.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Package Description

Please note - age restriction applies for this position, so candidates must be over the age of 18+ and have a valid Photographic ID.

• 30 hours per week.
• Shift pattern/hours: Monday - Friday 12.00-18.00.
• £11.64 per hour.
• Access to Sodexo rewards hub.

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About The Company

About Sodexo

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 unique combination of 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. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.