Cook - Meadow View

Hesleygroup; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

Ongoing free mandatory and development

Pension scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Discounts for retailers

Refer a friend bonus

Free parking

Job summary

Hesley Group in Tickhill, Doncaster is looking for a Cook to manage catering duties across the service, delivering meals that meet high nutritional standards.

You will work on a 4-week rota with kitchen open 7 days a week and shifts from 8am-4:30pm or 10am-6:30pm. The role requires patience, reliability and strong communication to support the people we care for and collaborate with colleagues. We value safeguarding and foster a diverse, supportive team with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Must have a patient, caring approach and good communication skills.
• Level 2 qualification in catering/hospitality or food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and manage catering within the service to deliver nutritious meals.
• Communicate with the team and understanding residents' needs.
• Support safeguarding and contribute to a positive care environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 catering/hospitality or food preparation

Job description

About The Role

We are looking to appoint a Cook, within our service at Meadow View located at Tickhill, Doncaster. The role of the Cook involves being responsible for all aspects of catering within the service. It is about making sure the kitchen produces attractive food to a high nutritional standard for a range of meals and occasions.

The role requires an organised individual to draw upon a range of practical skills, have a sound knowledge base and, not least, the ability to communicate, understand people’s needs and build positive relationships with the people we support, your colleagues and visitors.

Hours of work are a 4 week rota, Kitchen is open 7 days per week, shifts 8am-4:30pm or 10am-6:30pm

About You

If you are a patient, caring and understanding individual, working with the Hesley Group will prove to be a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Ideally you will have some experience in a similar role and have a level 2 qualification in either catering/hospitality or food preparation.

You must be reliable and have good communication skills but most importantly have a passion for delivering a great service.

You will be joining a team who are passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and a company who values its employees.

We are committed to building a stable and sustainable workforce to ensure that we provide the best continuity of care for the people we support. While we welcome applications from all candidates, some roles may require candidates to have the right to work in the UK without restrictions due to the nature of the service and staffing requirements. These roles may be prioritised for those with unrestricted right to work in the UK and due to our operational needs at the time.

About Us

Benefits of working for us:

• Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision
• 6 weeks holiday
• Ongoing free mandatory and development training days Regular promotion opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
• Refer a friend scheme – earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us
• Free parking

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities because we know that different perspectives make us stronger. Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage, reflecting the true cost of living. It’s our commitment to fairness, a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.