Cook - Treetops, Colchester - £13.60 per hour

The Methodist Church in Britain; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift vouchers for staff

Recognition letter and vouchers for 
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Training package for all staff

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank and 0

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Treetops, a high-dependency residential care home run by Shaftesbury for adults with disabilities, is looking for a cook to prepare meals for all residents. The role is 32 hours per week, typically 12:00 to 19:00, with the ability to work well in a team or alone.

The post requires someone who is well organised and able to meet a wide range of medical and dietary needs. DBS or Access NI checks are required as part of eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be well-organised and able to work both in a team and on their own.
• Checks: Enhanced DBS or Access NI check.

Responsibilities

• Cater for all residents within the service.
• Meet a wide range of medical and dietary requirements.

Skills

Well-organised

Team & independent worker

Job description

Cook post at Treetops, a high-dependency residential care home run by Shaftesbury for adults with disabilities, most of whom are younger. The job is to cook for everyone the service supports, catering for a wide range of medical and specific dietary needs. The post is 32 hours a week, mainly 12:00 to 19:00, and needs someone well organised who can work alone or in a team. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What the job involves

• Cater for all people supported within the service
• Meet a wide range of medical and specific dietary requirements

Skills & knowledge

• Well‑organised approach
• Works effectively as part of a team and on their own

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS or Access NI check

What’s offered

• Gift voucher for all staff if the service is rated good or equivalent by CQC (£30), or outstanding (£50)
• Recognition letter from the Executive Leadership Team, and gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond
• Training package for all staff
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years
• Pension scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme