Cook (Part Time - 15 hours)

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team at Warwick House, where you will make a difference in the lives of children with diverse needs as a cook. This role requires experience in meal preparation and a compassionate approach to catering for children's dietary requirements, within a nurturing and developing environment.

Benefits

30 days paid annual leave, pro rata

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working as a cook.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Compassionate and patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Meal planning, food preparation and cooking.
• Health, safety and hygiene.
• Supporting the children’s dietary needs.
• Inventory management and record keeping.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Compassion

Patience

Job description

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour? Warwick House is seeking dedicated and experienced cook to join our supportive and nurturing team.

About Warwick House: Warwick House is a specialist long-stay home providing care for children with a range of learning disabilities. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where children can develop the skills and confidence, they need for day-to-day life. We support children with emotional well-being, health, and social needs, tailoring our care to meet their individual requirements.

This is an exciting time to join us, and we need the right talent to help us to continue to improve and grow our services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who has experience of working as a cook. You will receive full support, ongoing training, and development opportunities.

The Residential provision is a 24hr service, applicants for these roles will be expected to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Meal planning, food preparation and cooking
• Health, safety and hygiene
• Supporting the children’s dietary needs
• Inventory management and record keeping
• Teamwork and engagement
• Cultural sensitivity, food aversions and sensory challenges

Requirements:

• Experience working as a cook.
• Strong organisation and time managements skills.
• A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to providing a high-quality service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers.

Why Join Us?

• 30 days paid annual leave with additional bank holidays, pro rata.
• This increases to 33 days after five years’ service, and then 35 days after ten years’ service, pro rata.
• Additional benefits
• Our Practice Hub is dedicated to supporting staff in their learning and development.

This position is open to all applicants, however, please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you are a passionate and experienced cook, looking for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Warwick House family and help us make a difference.

To Apply:

Please contact the home manager for further details.

Warwick House, Acocks Green - Contact Baljinder Khera on 0121 675 1139