Cook

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Cook to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be the culinary maestro, delighting residents with freshly prepared meals while adhering to dietary needs and budgets. Your creativity and attention to detail will shine as you engage with residents to craft menus that cater to their tastes. This forward-thinking organization is committed to your professional development, offering training and opportunities for career progression. If you have a passion for cooking and want to make a positive impact in the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Wagestream – Access up to 30% of wages as you earn

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits

Up to 28 days holidays per year

Double time pay for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

Buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday

Access to library of learning through e-portal

Invest in qualifications in Health and Social Care

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes including cycle to work

Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen/catering experience is essential for this role.
• Must have food hygiene skills and a passion for cooking.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and controlling the efficient production of quality food.
• Reviewing menus with residents and ensuring dietary requirements are met.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Hygiene

Kitchen Organization

Creativity

Education

Relevant Food Safety Qualifications

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a PART TIME Cook to join the team at Sherdley Court based in Prescot, L35 4PD.

Salary: £12.60 hourly

Hours: 24 weekly

At Making Space we are a team that are driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community.

Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.

Responsibilities:

As a culinary maestro, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our residents' taste buds are delighted with every bite! You'll be the conductor of the kitchen, organising and controlling the efficient production of quality freshly prepared food, all while meeting individual dietary requirements and staying within agreed budgets.

With your keen eye for detail, you'll review menus regularly with residents, ensuring their feedback is taken on board to create mouth-watering dishes. Not only will you have a knack for cooking, but you'll also be a cleanliness and hygiene champion, making sure everything is in line with legislation and organisation procedures.

We're looking for someone with previous kitchen/catering experience to bring their creativity and culinary expertise to our team. It is desirable for candidates to have relevant qualifications and experience of Safer Food.

Qualifications:

We are happy to work with you to help you become a skilled worker; however, previous busy kitchen experience is essential for this role and you must have food and hygiene skills. It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space, you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align with ours here at 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)
• We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
• We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 40p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

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