Cook / Chef Position
Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities & Complex Health Needs
Our client is seeking an experienced Cook/Chef to join a friendly and established kitchen team within a specialist residential care setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals as part of a holistic care approach for 10 residents with profound learning disabilities and complex health needs.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
The Role
As Cook/Chef, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents and staff. Meals may need to be adapted to accommodate varying dysphagia (swallowing) needs, including bite-sized or puréed options. Full training and support will be provided by the in-house Therapy team.
You will work both independently and as part of a small team, contributing positively to the wider Care team and resident experience.
Hours:
* 2432 hours per week
* 3 or 4 days per week
* Shift rota basis, including weekends
* Bank Holidays and festive periods shared fairly (average 2 weekends per month)
Pay:
* Up to £13.43 per hour
Contract Type:
* Permanent
* Full-time or Part-time
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and cook nutritious, home-style meals for residents and staff
* Adapt meals to meet specialist dietary and dysphagia requirements
* Bake fresh goods as part of the menu offering
* Work collaboratively with the care team to support residents wellbeing
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety
* Participate in lone working as required
About You
* Experienced Cook/Chef with previous professional xsngvjr kitchen experience
* Confident in food preparation and cooking
* Interest in baking
* Able to work independently and within a small team
* Understanding of dietary modifications (desirable; training provided)
* Reliable, organised, and committed to delivering quality meals
Please note: Our client is unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role.
Benefits
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Job reference: JF19677