Cook
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
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| Salary: | £13.45 - £17.91 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cardiff, CF14 4XW |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Sept 2026 |
Summary
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.