Cook Trainer - Part-time

Langley Trust; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Poole, Dorset is seeking a dedicated Part-time Cook Trainer to join the team. This role combines culinary expertise with mentoring, helping residents develop essential cooking skills to enhance their independence. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, menu planning, and ensuring adherence to hygiene standards. The position is part-time (16 hours/week) with a salary of £11,965 per annum and offers excellent benefits, such as up to 30 days annual leave and flexible perks.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Pension scheme matched up to 8%

Life Assurance up to 3 times salary

Flexible benefits package

Free online GP service 24/7

Eyecare and flu vaccine vouchers

Access to private holiday home getaway

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Funded Health Cash Plan

Menopause support

Enhanced maternity pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about culinary skills and teaching others.
• Experience in kitchen operations and menu planning.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare well-balanced and nutritious meals.
• Manage training for residents and trainees.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain hygiene and oversee food operations.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Mentorship skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Empowering through culinary skills

Cook, Train, Inspire.

Langley is seeking a passionate and organized Part‑time Cook Trainer to join our friendly team in Poole, Dorset. In this rewarding role you’ll combine your culinary expertise with the ability to mentor and inspire, helping residents and trainees develop practical cooking skills that enhance their independence and quality of life. You’ll oversee kitchen operations, menu planning, and food preparation while ensuring compliance with hygiene, safety and legislative standards.

This is a permanent, part‑time position (16 hours per week on a 7‑day rota) offering a salary of £11,965 per annum.

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Up to 30 days annual leave (after 2 years service) pro‑rated for part time
• Pension scheme, matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance up to 3 times your salary
• Flexible benefits package, including holiday trading and cycle scheme – can be tailored to meet your individual needs
• SmartHealth – free online GP service 24/7
• Eyecare and flu vaccine vouchers
• Access to private holiday home getaway in Torquay
• Wellbeing Support – our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Funded Health Cash Plan
• Menopause support
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare well‑balanced and nutritious meals for the clients
• Actively assess and manage risks to ensure a safe environment for staff, service users and the public, while adhering to all relevant legislation and regulations
• Maintain high hygiene standards, ensure proper waste disposal and oversee food purchasing, storage, preparation, cooking and serving
• Plan menus collaboratively, minimise waste, liaise with suppliers for best value and conduct regular stock audits to ensure proper rotation and removal of expired items
• Develop and implement training plans for residents and trainees, supervise their activities, record progress and ensure compliance with health, safety and project rules
• Manage training activities with a business‑like approach, aim for self‑financing and enforce security measures to maintain acceptable risk levels during kitchen operations

Closing date: 28th December 2025. We reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applicants.

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and BPSS check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant’s right to work in the UK.

This role is eligible for consideration under the Employee Referral Scheme. For further information around the referring principals and scope, please consult the Employee Referral Scheme Guide.