£12.90 per hour | Occasional Hours | St Cecilia's | Bromley
Its about creating meals that make people feel genuinely cared for every plate is a chance to brighten someones day. If youre passionate about food, take pride in a well-kept kitchen, and want to make a meaningful difference, wed love to hear from you.
A home, not just a service
In the leafy suburbs of Bromley, St Cecilias is home for 30 disabled adults. The kitchen is the heart of our home where we create fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals that bring people together. Youll plan menus, prepare food, and work closely with our care teams to make sure everyones individual dietary needs are met.
Your working hours
This is an occasional hours role, with flexibility to weekends as part of a rota.
Typical shifts may include:
Morning shifts: 6am - 1pm
Afternoon shifts: 11am - 7pm
Well work with you to agree a pattern that suits the needs of the service and you.
Why youll love working here
As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:
28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits
Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover
Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
Career development: Opportunities for recognised catering qualifications
Free DBS check
Employee Assistance Programme support when you need it most
What youll do
Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality homemade meals and beverages on time
Plan varied, seasonal menus that meet nutritional and dietary needs
Liaise with care teams and customers to create personalised menus
Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and COSHH regulations
Manage food stocks, orders, and budgets effectively
Supervise and support catering staff, including training and rota planning
Provide catering for events, parties, and special occasions
Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements
What helps you shine here
Recognised catering qualification (or willingness to work towards this)
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or Level 4) and HACCP accreditation
Experience working in a kitchen environment
Ability to plan menus, manage budgets, and maintain records
Knowledge of health and safety, food hygiene, and infection control principles
Good communication and organisational skills
A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire
About Leonard Cheshire
We are one of the UKs most respected providers of care and supported living services, with 87% of our services rated good or very good by regulators. Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.
Ready to apply?
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
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