Cook

Description:

Location: Heath, Cardiff
Hours: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Pay: £13.45 per hour (weekdays until 8:00 pm) / £17.91 per hour (8:00 pm - 1:00 am)
Shifts: Any 5 days from 7, including weekends
Contract: Temporary

The Role

Manpower is recruiting a Cook to join a busy public?sector catering retail unit in Heath, Cardiff. You will prepare, cook, and serve a variety of dishes, including regenerating pre-prepared meals and producing fresh homemade-style meals such as curries and lasagnes. The role requires maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service while working as part of a wider catering team.

Main Responsibilities

Preparing fresh meals including curries, lasagnes, and other homemade-style dishes
Cooking and regenerating menu items such as pizzas and chicken goujons
Supporting daily kitchen operations in the main restaurant and canteen
Maintaining food quality and ensuring meals are served within agreed timescales
Following food hygiene and safety procedures at all times
Managing stock rotation and keeping the kitchen clean and organised
Delivering excellent customer service to staff and visitors

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
Experience preparing fresh, homemade meals
Valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
Reliable, flexible, and able to work evening and weekend shiftsThis role is subject to satisfactory references. We are looking for someone who can start within one week.

What We Provide

Weekly pay (PAYE)
28 days annual leave
Auto-enrolment into NEST pension
Uniform providedIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website