About The Role
Come and join our team - we're looking for a passionate Cook
Hours: Variable, Bank position
Located in Melton Constable, Norfolk
About the role:
The Cook will provide, manage and develop a high quality catering service for the people they support, operate a safe, professional and cost effective catering service complying with all statutory requirements.
To provide a high quality food catering service within the allocated budget, whilst promoting healthy eating and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, in partnership with the wider staff team.
* Prepare and cook a variety of meals to meet the dietary needs and preferences of the people we support
* Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen at all times
* Follow food safety and hygiene regulations
* Monitor stock levels and place orders
* Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
About you
Good attention to detail with a passion for keeping busy, you will enjoy working in a busy kitchen that provides excellent meals and snacks to residents with learning disabilities and autism.
* To undertake this role, it is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence
What we can offer:
Refer a friend scheme we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
Above and beyond we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises
Long service awards we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service
Employee benefits app stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
Cycle to work you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme
Pension we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life cover you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
Funded qualifications earn whilst you learn we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
Career pathways we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier
Swanton Educates we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development
Trained mental health first aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support
Employee Voice we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us
* subject to eligibility & criteria
You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced PVG check.
Our internal vacancies are also published onto our website. Roles may be withdrawn before the closing date if a successful appointment has been made.
About The Service
Swanton Care Centre - Swanton House is set in delightful, mature grounds extending to some 22 acres in North Norfolk. We are registered to support up to 49 individuals within our 3 smaller separate homes, each one can offer both Residential and Nursing Care to the people we support.