Job Description

General Cook - Secure Residential Facility, Altrincham

Are you a reliable and organized cook seeking a stable, non-commercial role where

compliance and consistency

are key?

We are seeking a dedicated

General Cook

to join our highly disciplined catering team providing essential, high-volume meals within a

secure residential facility

in Altrincham. This role is focused purely on operational delivery, ensuring every resident receives consistent, wholesome, and hygienically prepared food, three times a day.

The Role: Operational Excellence in Catering

Position:

Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7).

Hours:

Must be flexible to meet the demands of a 7-day operation (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner service periods).

Reporting To:

Catering Manager / Sous Chef.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Food Production:

Executing basic food preparation (e.g., vegetable prep, portioning) accurately and efficiently as directed.

Consistency:

Delivering hot, fresh, and wholesome food suitable for high-volume service to meet strict daily meal requirements.

Hygiene & Safety:

Strictly adhering to cleaning schedules, food handling procedures, and all

allergen control protocols

relevant to a vulnerable resident population.

Compliance:

Diligently completing all due diligence recording, including temperature checks, wastage logs, and cleaning records.

Teamwork:

Working collaboratively with the brigade to ensure smooth and timely production across all kitchen sections.

What We Look For

1 year of cooking experience in a busy kitchen environment . A formal Catering Qualification is preferred, but not essential

.

Strong organizational skills, reliability, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset.

What We Offer You

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table, non-commercial work environment focused entirely on essential service delivery. Competitive rate of pay (National Minimum Wage applies). Comprehensive training and opportunities for progression within the contract. The chance to play a vital role in providing a crucial service to residents.
If you are the right candidate for this full-time role and are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and consistency,

apply now.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person