This is a diverse social care role where every day is different. For adults with learning disabilities, you'll open the door to lives of independence, fulfilment, and joy. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the Staffordshire communities we're proud to serve.
Staffordshire County Council are looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding food quality for adults with learning disabilities. We specialise in supporting adults with complex needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge. Our mission is to promote opportunities, independence and choice so individuals can thrive, and our vision is to be leaders in providing innovative and inspirational care and support.
Douglas Road is a residential respite facility for up to eight adults. The service is dynamic and caters for people with varying levels of need. People come to our service for a break and could stay for a number of days or weeks. You can learn about our services via our Facebook page:
You will be expected to work flexibly across the week according to business need, undertaking a range of shifts that may include weekend, and bank holiday working, early morning, evenings, and split shifts. Rotas are subject to change depending on business need.
Provide a high-quality kitchen service, recognising and catering for individual needs and preferences
Devise nutritionally balanced, varied and attractively presented menus, catering for specific dietary needs
Embrace digital by using systems, equipment, and technology to improve kitchen efficiency.
Ensure regular cleaning of kitchen, dining, and storage areas in line with environmental health regulations, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) requirements and assisting with inspections.
Maintain accurate records, whilst regularly checking food stocks and ordering provisions, ensuring costs are within budget.
We are looking for you to be passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities.
Basic food hygiene certificate
Recognised catering qualification, or willingness to complete
Experience as a professional cook with a knowledge of kitchen management.
Ability to understand safe and correct food hygiene/handling procedures with a demonstrable knowledge of HACCP system
Be enthusiastic about working with people with learning disabilities and autism
ICT skills to complete digital record keeping
Food/beverage preparation skills and enthusiasm for providing nutritious meals
If you already hold a catering qualification, we would love to hear from you but don't worry if not, we are happy to support you in gaining the skills and knowledge needed for this qualification.
Wednesday 9 July at Wilmot Drive Training Centre, Newcastle Under Lyme.
If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Sam Dickinson, sam.Please note that this role will require an enhanced DBS check and a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.
This role is regulated by CQC, and it is a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
As you'll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that's why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.