Cook

Leonard Cheshire; Sutton Coldfield; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per annum

Stream: Access up to 40% of pay before

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme & life |

Health cash plan

Career development: catering quals

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals and beverages for residents. The role covers varied, seasonal menus, working with care teams to create personalised options, while upholding HACCP, COSHH and health & safety standards.

You’ll manage stocks, handle orders and budgets, and supervise catering staff as needed. Occasional hours with flexibility across weekdays and weekends, with competitive benefits and development opportunities in

Qualifications

• Recognised catering qualification
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or Level 4) and HACCP accreditation
• Experience working in a kitchen environment
• Ability to plan menus, manage budgets, and maintain records
• Knowledge of health and safety, food hygiene, and infection control principles
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals and beverages on time
• Plan varied, seasonal menus that meet nutritional and dietary needs
• Liaise with care teams and customers to create personalised menus
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and COSHH regulations
• Manage food stocks, orders, and budgets effectively
• Supervise and support catering staff, including training and rota planning
• Provide catering for events, parties, and special occasions
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Catering experience

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or Level 4) and HACCP accreditation

Recognised catering qualification

Job description

£14.00 per hour | Occasional hours | Greenacres

“It’s about creating meals that make people feel cared for – every plate is an opportunity to make someone’s day.”

That’s how one of our Cooks describes their role. If you’re passionate about food, take pride in your kitchen, and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Our Greenacres service supports adults with complex physical disabilities. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, welcoming and empowering environment where every day bring new opportunities - whether that's celebrating a personal milestone, supporting a medical need, or helping someone achieve great independence.

We offer occasional hours, with flexibility required across weekdays and weekends to cover annual leave and sickness

Why you’ll love working here

As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits
• Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
• Career development: Opportunities for recognised catering qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme – support when you need it most

What you’ll do

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals and beverages on time
• Plan varied, seasonal menus that meet nutritional and dietary needs
• Liaise with care teams and customers to create personalised menus
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and COSHH regulations
• Manage food stocks, orders, and budgets effectively
• Supervise and support catering staff, including training and rota planning
• Provide catering for events, parties, and special occasions
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements

What helps you shine here

• Recognised catering qualification (or willingness to work towards this)
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or Level 4) and HACCP accreditation
• Experience working in a kitchen environment
• Ability to plan menus, manage budgets, and maintain records
• Knowledge of health and safety, food hygiene, and infection control principles
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire

About Leonard Cheshire

Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision