Are you a passionate cook who thrives in a warm, community-focused environment? Would you like to use your culinary skills to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families?
At Demelza, we’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook to join our dedicated team at our Kent site in Sittingbourne. You’ll be preparing high-quality, home-cooked meals and snacks for children, families, employees, volunteers and visitors - bringing comfort and care through food.
Part time or full-time (37) hours will be considered, with shifts scheduled between 08:00 and 18:00, Monday to Sunday, working 1 in 3 weekends and public holidays (with enhancements). In return, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment, where your wellbeing matters and your work has real impact.
What we’re looking for:
- A skilled cook with a flair for preparing nutritious, comforting meals
- Experience in catering for a range of dietary needs (special diets knowledge desirable)
- Ideally, previous experience in a child or healthcare setting
- A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
Why join Demelza?
- Be part of a compassionate team supporting children and families
- Enjoy a calm kitchen environment
- Achieve a better work/life balance with structured hours
- Work for an organisation that values diversity and pays in line with the Real Living Wage.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Philip Martin, Chef, on 01795 845215.
Closing date: Thursday 31st July - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early once suitable candidates are identified.
Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.
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An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.