Cook

Leonard Cheshire; Netherseal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to deliver nutritious meals for adults with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, overseeing staff, and ensuring high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have a catering qualification and experience in a kitchen environment. This position offers flexible working hours and competitive pay, with a commitment to making meals memorable.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Access up to 40% pay before payday

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Career development opportunities

Free PVG/DBS check

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Recognised catering qualification.
• Experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours.
• Attention to detail and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied, healthy, and nutritionally balanced menu.
• Run an efficient kitchen within budget.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness.
• Provide caterings for special occasions.

Skills

Catering qualification

Experience in a kitchen

Flexibility

Passion for cooking

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate + HACCP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied, healthy, and nutritionally balanced menu, meeting specific dietary requirements
• Run an efficient kitchen within budget
• Supervise and support kitchen staff in food preparation
• Maintain exceptional hygiene and cleanliness in line with Health & Safety regulations
• Get creative providing catering for events and special occasions
• Make a positive impact on residents' lives through your meals

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognised catering qualification (Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate + HACCP, or Level 4 / commitment to work towards)
• Experience working in a kitchen environment
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours
• Passion for cooking and attention to detail, Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

About Our Organisation

We’re one of the UK's highest-rated providers of care and supported living services, with 87% of our services rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by regulators. For over 75 years, we’ve supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible, providing specialist support across residential care, supported living, and respite services.

Salary & Working Hours

£12.90 per hour | Occasional hours | Newlands House

“Making every meal a moment to remember.” That's how one of our team describes the difference they make.

A Kitchen with a Purpose

Our Newlands House supports adults with learning disabilities and additional needs to live their lives their way. The kitchen is the heart of our home - where we prepare and serve nutritious meals that bring people together.

Working Hours

We offer occasional hours. This is to support the business, covering sickness and holidays... Though most weeks we have hours available, so if you want to top up your income this could be the perfect choice for you.

Typical Shifts

Day shifts: 7am - 7pm

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks
• Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare when you need it
• Career development: Apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free PVG/DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support