Cook

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newark on Trent, Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Induction

Training

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing & security

Job summary

Lincolnshire Secure Unit is seeking a cook to plan weekly menus and prepare fresh meals for staff and residents, accommodating halal, vegetarian, gluten-free, and coeliac requirements.

This full-time role (37 hours) covers mornings, evenings and weekends, with some extra hours to cover service needs. Fluent English and a DBS check are required; induction and training are offered.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required for daily communication.
• Criminal record check (DBS) required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare weekly menus for staff and young people.
• Prepare healthy, varied, freshly made meals for a range of dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, coeliac).
• Keep accurate records.
• Follow food hygiene standards.
• Maintain and carry out daily and weekly cleaning of the kitchen area.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people and understand their individual needs.
• Complete all mandatory Lincolnshire County Council training.

Skills

Fluent English

Team player

Compassionate care

Flexible

Job description

Cook post at Lincolnshire Secure Unit, a secure children's home for 11 to 18-year-olds placed through the Youth Custody Service or for welfare. The work centres on planning weekly menus for staff and young people and cooking fresh meals for varied dietary needs, including halal, vegetarian, gluten-free and coeliac. It is one full-time role of 37 hours a week across mornings, evenings and weekends, with occasional extra hours to cover service needs. Visa sponsorship is not available, and fluent spoken English is essential.

What the job involves

• Plan and prepare weekly menus for staff and young people
• Prepare healthy, varied, freshly made meals for a range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, coeliac and other specific needs
• Keep accurate records
• Follow food hygiene standards
• Maintain and carry out daily and weekly cleaning of the kitchen area
• Build positive relationships with children and young people and understand their individual needs
• Complete all mandatory Lincolnshire County Council training

Skills & knowledge

• Fluent spoken English to converse at ease and give accurate advice

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal record check (DBS)

Other

• Enthusiastic
• Resilient
• Innovative
• Flexible
• Good team player
• Compassion and empathy towards children and young people

What’s offered

• Mentorship and support from an experienced team
• Full induction
• Training needed to fulfil the role
• Opportunities for personal learning and growth
• Rewarding package supporting work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security and career growth, detailed in the council's brochure