Care Kitchen Cook - Part-Time, Nutritious Meals for Youth

Strode Park; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Footprints, based near Canterbury, is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals with a people-first approach. This 14-hour-per-week contract covers two 7-hour shifts, including some weekends, at an hourly rate of £12.80.

You’ll prepare balanced meals,Work with the care team to tailor menus to dietary requirements, plan and cost menus with the Home Manager, and uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Proven food preparation experience.
• Level 2 qualification in Food Safety and Hygiene.
• Clear communicator and team player with reliability.
• Basic English and maths skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook balanced, nutritious meals.
• Shape menus around individual dietary requirements with the care team.
• Plan and cost menus with the Home Manager, balancing creativity with resources.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene in food preparation and storage.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety level 2

Communication

Teamwork

Numeracy

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene

Job description

Footprints, based near Canterbury, is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals with a people-first approach. This 14-hour-per-week contract covers two 7-hour shifts, including some weekends, at an hourly rate of £12.80.

You’ll prepare balanced meals,Work with the care team to tailor menus to dietary requirements, plan and cost menus with the Home Manager, and uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards.