Residential Home - Cook
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Charnwood Lodge
Compensation: £12.60 / hour
Description
Charnwood Lodge is located in Nanpantan, Loughborough, in a semi-rural location, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The service is a specialist residential home which provides support to up to 17 individuals who are on the autism spectrum, have a learning disability or mental health needs, including those who have a dual diagnosis.
What you'll be doing
Are you passionate about food and creating memorable mealtime experiences? We’re looking for a friendly, dedicated Catering Lead to plan, prepare, cook, and serve delicious meals within our Priory unit. In this role, you’ll ensure every dish meets the highest operational and safety standards while bringing warmth and care to every mealtime.
This role is Monday t Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm.
You will:
* Lead the planning and delivery of all food preparation and cooking, keeping dietary and nutritional needs at the heart of what you do
* Get hands-on with preparing, cooking, and serving food and drinks, while supporting and supervising your catering team.
* Maintain high standards by following our ‘Assured Safe Catering’ policies and statutory regulations.
* Organize stock efficiently, ensuring ingredients are fresh, rotated correctly, and cost-effective.
* Create innovative and varied menus that promote healthy eating and cater to the unique needs of our patients or pupils.
* Monitor the unit’s catering budget, ensuring the best value and quality for every meal, in consultation with your line manager.
What you'll bring to the role
Someone who loves food, enjoys working in a team, and is committed to delivering exceptional mealtime experiences in a safe and welcoming environment.
If you’re ready to bring your culinary creativity and care to our Priory family, we’d love to hear from you!
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
* 28 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
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