Cook

Area Imoveis; Netley Marsh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading provider in neuro and mental healthcare as a Weekend Cook at Bethany Lodge. You will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals tailored to the needs of residents while ensuring food safety standards are met. This part-time role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement on a pro rata basis

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub for training opportunities

Active Reward App for discounts

Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account

Medicash Health Plan access

Active Awards programme recognition

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above in catering.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food of the highest standards.
• Review menus in line with dietary requirements.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Skills

Food hygiene

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Education

NVQ level 2 in catering

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We'd like you to join us as aWeekend Cookat our serviceBethany Lodge in Dymchurch.

AtBethany Lodge,we provide support for young adults with a disability in a residential home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

What you'll be working:

• Working Part Time
• Saturday and Sunday 08:00am to 14:00pm
• 12 hours per week

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare, cook and serve food of the highest standards and which is appropriate to and meets the needs of the residents, staff and visitors
• Regularly review the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors requirements, including the provision of special diets (with respect to allergies, other health related issues and cultural reasons)
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors to ensure the provision of relevant, appealing, balanced and healthy diets
• Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team
• Support with the effective ordering, control and review of raw materials, labour, equipment and supplies and keeping costs in line with agreed budgets and value for money

What you'll have:

• NVQ level 2 or above in catering
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation
• A positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to patients in our care.
• Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• Holiday entitlement will be on a pro rata basis
• Birthday off
• Join theActive Learning Huband benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward Appgiving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme Helpline & Appto support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• ANest Personal Pensionaccount
• Access to join aMedicash Health Planfor you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstandingActive Behavioursvia theActive Awardsprogramme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a FriendSchemeand earn yourself up to£1000by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group