Cook

Cook

Location: Ditchingham, Suffolk

Rate: £13.40 per hour

Bank/Zero hour Contract

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

About the Service - All Hallows

 All Hallows is a 29 bedded unit for men and women based in the village of Ditchingham on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. The centre supports individuals with complex healthcare needs associated with a neurological condition, including acquired brain injury.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Previous experience in a catering position is desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided - however, you will need high attention to detail with the ability to follow instruction with little supervision.

The Cook will report to the facilities manager and the registered manager.

What We Offer

• £250 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career
• Free DBS Check
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants
• Free on-site parking

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

The Role: 

• The unit Cook is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, hygienic environment in line with all health and safety, COSHH and food hygiene and handling legislation.
• To deliver a high-quality standard of all catering services to residents, staff and visitors to the unit.
• Preparation of meals
• General food preparation and Cooking.
• Carry out the daily cleaning regime.

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Strictly no agencies

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