Weekend Food Preparation Specialist

5 days ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Overview

Sodexo is seeking a skilled Weekend Food Preparation Specialist to join our team at Edith Rigby House in Preston. As a key member of our culinary team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional dining experiences for our residents.

Salary and Package

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary of £x per hour for 10 hours of work per week, split across Saturday and Sunday mornings. This represents an excellent opportunity to earn a steady income while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals to the highest standards of presentation and taste.
  • Ensure adherence to recipes and volume cooking requirements to meet the needs of our residents.
  • Maintain impeccable standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organization to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Conduct regular waste management and disposal procedures to minimize food waste and maintain a clean working environment.
  • Monitor portion control, equipment usage, and inventory management to optimize resources and minimize costs.
  • Collect and record routine data as required, including temperature checks during production, preparation, service, and storage to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Report any accidents, near misses, damage, or breakages to the Catering Supervisor immediately.
  • Ensure the Catering Department is secured when not in use and adheres to opening and closing procedures.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A passion for cooking and delivering high-quality food experiences.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your physical and mental well-being, including:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • An Employee Assistance Programme to provide additional support with everyday issues or larger problems.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that rewards healthy lifestyle choices and offers virtual GP 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 various learning and development tools.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment while keeping fit.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.

This role presents an ideal opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team while gaining valuable experience in food preparation and presentation. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and have a strong work ethic, we'd love to hear from you



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