Cook

CHS Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a caring team as a Cook at Richard Newcombe Court in Cambridge. You will prepare high-quality meals for elderly residents and play a vital role in both kitchen operations and supporting individual dietary needs. This role offers flexibility, a supportive work environment, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

GP Online

30 days holiday increasing to 35

Volunteering day off

Recruitment and retention payment

Comprehensive free training

Free onsite/nearby parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Catering experience to NVQ level.
• Ability to plan and organize own workload.
• Ability to identify the needs of older people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals using fresh produce.
• Supervise and train the Catering Assistant.
• Comply with Environmental Health Regulations.

Skills

Catering experience

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

NVQ Level Catering

Job description

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HOURS: 22.75 hours per week, 8.00am to 2.30pm over a rota pattern, including alternate weekends

£14.13 per hour

We are looking for a Cook to join our friendly team at Richard Newcombe Court, Cambridge. (CQC rated Good)

What you’ll do

Prepare excellent quality, nutritionally balanced meals, using fresh in season produce whenever possible, and ensuring attractive presentation for our tenants.

To assist the Care and Support Manager with menu planning, providing choice and catering for special diets as required. To encourage our tenants to discuss daily menus where appropriate and to be flexible according to their needs.

Supervise, give on the job training and delegate to the Catering Assistant, promoting high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, safety and efficiency.

To keep all necessary records in order to comply with Environmental Health Regulations, including the recording of food temperatures on delivery.

About you

• Catering experience to NVQ level
• A genuine desire to make a positive contribution from day one.
• Able to plan and organise own workload to the highest standard
• Ability to carry out and complete routine work quickly and effectively
• Ability to identify the needs of older people
• A friendly, committed, flexible team player, who adopts a practical approach to achieve the required results.

We can offer

• Employee Discount Scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
• Blue Light Card
• GP Online
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrafice)
• Volunteering day off, once per annum
• 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Selling annual leave
• Recruitment and retention payment of of £150 after completion of 6 months’ successful probationary period and £100 oon completion of a further 6 months’ continuous service
• 58p per mile business mileage allowance
• Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave
• Full induction
• Comprehenisve free training and development opportunities with paid time off
• Free DBS (for relevant posts)
• Free onsite/nearby parking

Richard Newcombe Court (CQC rated Good) is part of the charitable organisation CHS Group and supports the elderly to lead fulfilling lives confidently and as independently as possible. What makes us different is our ongoing commitment to make a positive difference to individuals lives and to invest in ongoing organisational training and personal development. If you would like to work for an organisation that provides the type of care that you would expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.

For an informal chat about the post, please contact Samantha Argent, Care and Support Manager on 01223 352135.

Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service, this may expedite your application process.

PLEASE NOTE UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP