Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour? Camborne House is seeking a dedicated and experienced cook to join our supportive and nurturing team.
About Camborne House
Camborne House is a specialist long‑stay home providing care for children with a range of learning disabilities. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where children can develop the skills and confidence they need for day‑to‑day life. We support children with emotional well‑being, health, and social needs, tailoring our care to meet their individual requirements.
This is an exciting time to join us, and we need the right talent to help us continue to improve and grow our services.
You will receive full support, ongoing training, and development opportunities. The residential provision is a 24‑hour service; applicants for this role will be expected to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.
This is a part‑time role working 18.5 hours per week. The salary will be pro‑pro‑rata.
Responsibilities
* Meal planning, food preparation and cooking
* Health, safety and hygiene
* Supporting the children’s dietary needs
* Inventory management and record keeping
* Teamwork and engagement
* Cultural sensitivity, food aversions and sensory challenges
About you
* Experience working as a cook
* Strong organisation and time management skills
* Excellent communication skills
* A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to providing a high‑quality service
* Ability to work collaboratively with co‑workers
* Relevant qualifications
Why Join Us
* Competitive salary
* Additional benefits
* Generous Pension Scheme
* Our Practice Hub is dedicated to supporting staff in their learning and development
If you are a passionate and experienced cook looking for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Camborne House family and help us make a difference.
At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo a DBS check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records, and we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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