Compassionate Cook - Nutritious Meals & Menu Co-Creation

Active Pathways; Clayton Brook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health rehabilitation service in Clayton Brook is seeking a talented Cook to craft high-quality meals that support residents' health and wellbeing. In this role, you will collaborate with clinical teams and prepare balanced, nutritious meals while maintaining kitchen standards and managing stock. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of kitchen experience and a strong understanding of food safety and meal preparation tailored to individuals. Join a supportive team that values Passion, Safety, and Quality while enjoying various employee benefits.

Benefits

Statutory annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ total kitchen experience, ideally in fresh food or traditional British cuisine.
• Ability to prepare balanced meals tailored to individual resident needs.
• Confidence to run the kitchen independently on days off.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present balanced, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Support the Kitchen Team Manager in maintaining kitchen standards.
• Participate in co-producing menus with residents.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Stock control

Menu co-production

Job description

A mental health rehabilitation service in Clayton Brook is seeking a talented Cook to craft high-quality meals that support residents' health and wellbeing. In this role, you will collaborate with clinical teams and prepare balanced, nutritious meals while maintaining kitchen standards and managing stock. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of kitchen experience and a strong understanding of food safety and meal preparation tailored to individuals. Join a supportive team that values Passion, Safety, and Quality while enjoying various employee benefits.