Kitchen Cook in Manchester

JLR Kitchen Cook

40 Hour Week | No Weekends

Here at Williams, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and our Cook plays an important role in creating a welcoming environment for colleagues across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about preparing quality food, enjoys working independently and takes pride in delivering a great dining experience every day.

Earnings

£27,445 salary based on a 40-hour working week.

Working Pattern

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

About the Cook Role

As our Cook, you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of our staff canteen, preparing and serving fresh meals while maintaining excellent food hygiene and service standards.

This is a stand-alone role that offers the opportunity to take ownership of menu planning, purchasing and food preparation, ensuring colleagues have access to high-quality meals throughout the working day.

You'll play an important part in creating a positive workplace environment while showcasing your culinary skills in a professional and supportive setting.

What you'll be doing as a Cook

• Preparing and serving meals, snacks and beverages to a high standard
• Planning menus and sourcing quality ingredients while managing food costs effectively
• Purchasing stock and maintaining accurate purchase records and receipts
• Managing till readings, reconciling daily food sales and providing reports to the accounts team
• Maintaining food hygiene records and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Conducting regular stock checks and ensuring effective stock rotation
• Keeping the kitchen and food preparation areas clean, organised and well maintained
• Delivering a welcoming and professional service to colleagues across the business

What we're looking for

• Previous kitchen or catering experience is essential
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification
• A passion for preparing and serving quality food
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• A positive attitude and commitment to excellent customer service

What we offer

• Prestige staff car options and staff discounts across the Group
• Modern facilities and a professional, supportive team environment
• Generous annual leave – 30 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays), rising to 35 days with length of service
• £1,000 employee referral bonus for introducing great people to the business
• Medicash healthcare scheme to support everyday health costs
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support, advice and counselling
• Wellbeing courses and support to help you look after your physical and mental health
• Company pension scheme and life assurance cover for long‑term security
• Employee reward and recognition schemes celebrating great performance
• Annual Williams summer staff event and children’s Christmas party

Why work for Williams

Starting out in 1909, Williams has grown as a family business into much more than just a place to buy a car.

We’re proud of our people, our heritage and our core beliefs and we’re always looking for talented, driven individuals to help shape our next chapter.