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 shifts

This 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 provided

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.