Cook

Cambian Group Plc; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

CareTech Foundation - grants

Free on-site parking

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Smethwick is hiring a Cook for a permanent full-time role (35 hours per week). The position offers a rate of £12.71 per hour and requires working in a care home environment with a focus on safe, hygienic food preparation and adherence to dietary needs.

Ideal candidates will have Level 2 Food Hygiene or be ready to train immediately. Previous catering or care experience is desirable, and the role includes opportunities for staff development and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to undertake training immediately upon appointment.
• Previous experience in catering, kitchen or care environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean, safe, hygienic kitchen in line with health and safety, COSHH and food hygiene laws.
• Follow dietary requirements, allergies and preferences.
• Keep kitchen clean and maintained during and after meal preparation.
• Complete kitchen records and temperature checks.
• Adhere to food hygiene, health and safety and infection control procedures.
• Report stock shortages or maintenance issues to management.

Skills

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Reliable and flexible

Job description

Cook
Location: Smethwick, Birmingham
Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Permanent | Full-Time | 35 hours per week

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

About the Service – Selborne Mews

Selborne Mews is a care home which provides care and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder who enjoy a wide range of hobbies from Bowling and Swimming to Dance and Music. There is easy access to public transport and it is close to local shops.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

The successful candidate will need to hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to undertake the training immediately upon appointment. Previous experience in a catering, kitchen, or care environment would be desirable.

What We Offer

• £250 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career
• Free DBS Check
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants
• Free on-site parking

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

The Role:

You will

• The Cook is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, hygienic environment in line with all health and safety, COSHH and food hygiene and handling legislation.
• Ensuring all dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences are followed.
• Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen to a high standard following meal preparation.
• Completing all required kitchen documentation, including cleaning records and temperature checks.
• Adhering to food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control procedures.
• Reporting any stock shortages, maintenance issues, or concerns to the management team.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Strictly no agencies

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