Cook

Making Space; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service provider in Warrington seeks a part-time weekend Cook to oversee kitchen operations and meet individual dietary requirements. Responsibilities include menu planning and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Previous kitchen experience and food safety skills are essential. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including holiday schemes and training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to wage streaming

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday annually

Double time pay for holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is essential.
• You must have food and hygiene skills.
• Alignment with the company values is sought.

Responsibilities

• Organise and control the efficient production of quality food.
• Review menus with residents and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen practices.

Skills

Food and hygiene skills

Previous busy kitchen experience

Creativity and culinary expertise

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a part-time weekend Cook to join the team at Ashwood Court Residential, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 2RB. Salary: £12.60 per hour. Hours: 16 weekly.

At Making Space we are a team guided by a strong set of company values: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready. These values are at the core of everything we do and drive our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Be the conductor of the kitchen, organising and controlling the efficient production of quality freshly prepared food, while meeting individual dietary requirements and staying within agreed budgets.
• Review menus regularly with residents and incorporate their feedback to create appealing dishes.
• Act as a cleanliness and hygiene champion, ensuring all practices align with legislation and organisational procedures.
• Bring previous kitchen/catering experience to the role and contribute creativity and culinary expertise to the team.

Qualifications

• Previous busy kitchen experience is essential; you must have food and hygiene skills.
• On joining Making Space you will receive on-the-job training and may have the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.
• We seek individuals whose personal values align with those of Making Space.

Benefits

• Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and health service discounts
• Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Double time pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday (statutory limits apply)
• Access to learning through our e-portal
• Opportunities for upskilling and qualifications in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin and other CPD
• Career progression with internal promotion of senior posts
• Travel schemes (cycle to work, car maintenance, 45p per mile)
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual awards
• Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Safeguarding training provided; employment checks including DBS and references required. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

We can only accept applications from those legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.