Cook

Shaftesbury group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability services provider in Norwich is looking for a Cook to cater to residents with specific dietary requirements. The ideal candidate will have team spirit, organizational skills, and a passion for providing quality meals. This role is vital in ensuring the wellbeing of adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Benefits include generous annual leave, excellent training, and recognition rewards, making it a fulfilling opportunity for dedicated individuals.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Training Package

Recognition Rewards

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and caring for others is essential.
• Experience catering for dietary requirements is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Cater to specific dietary needs of residents.
• Ensure quality food delivery for all supported individuals.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Catering for dietary needs

Job description

Cook

Location : John Grooms Court, Norwich

Salary : £13.10 per hour

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury John Grooms Court we are recruiting for a Cook. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community‑minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As a Cook you will be required to cater for all people supported within the service, meeting a wide range of medical and specific dietary requirements.

You will need to have a well‑organised approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team or on your own.

John Grooms Court, Norwich, is a residential home for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. This service provides 25 single‑occupancy, self‑contained flats plus two flats for two people.

Shaftesbury’s homes in England deliver residential support and nursing care for people with physical and / or intellectual disabilities. We are committed to creating caring communities that promote inclusion and wellbeing for the people we support. We combine enabling support with a vibrant home life, and maximise opportunities for residents to enjoy a full and independent life.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care :

• Great CQC great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.
• We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
• Excellent training package provided for all staff.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
• Pension Scheme.
• Access to our employee assistance program.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS / Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application