Cook-Treetops-Colchester-£13.10

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their compassionate team. This rewarding role involves catering to individuals with diverse dietary needs in a high-dependency residential care home. The organization values its staff and offers numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and a comprehensive training package. If you are passionate about making a difference and fostering a caring environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that is committed to enabling individuals to live meaningful lives while promoting inclusion and well-being.

Benefits

Generous annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Comprehensive training package

Recognition opportunities and vouchers

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and catering to dietary needs.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Catering to individuals with various medical and dietary needs.
• Maintaining a high standard of food preparation and hygiene.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Dietary Knowledge

Education

Culinary Training

Food Safety Certification

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Please note this role does not qualify for sponsorship, as the available hours do not meet the Home Office guidelines.

Are you the candidate we're looking for? Shaftesbury Treetops is recruiting a Cook.

We seek individuals with passion, talent, skills, and experience to foster a caring, community-minded workforce.

We believe everyone supported has the right to a full, flourishing life and deserve the best in service. Guided by our core values—Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous—we aim to deliver exceptional care.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care, and education focus on inclusion and support. We are committed to providing professional, flexible, and personalized care, always striving to help people thrive and live well.

About the role

As a Cook, you will cater to all individuals within the service, accommodating various medical and dietary needs.

You should be well-organized and capable of working effectively independently or as part of a team.

Treetops is a high-dependency residential care home offering 24-hour nursing and personal care for adults with disabilities, mostly younger adults.

Residents enjoy a wide range of choices, supported actively by staff. The service adopts a person-centered, flexible approach, recognizing that everyone's needs and aspirations differ, contributing to a fulfilling life.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

We value our staff as our greatest asset and aim to attract more dedicated individuals. We offer numerous benefits, including:

• Great CQC ratings with reward vouchers: £30 for good, £50 for outstanding
• Recognition opportunities, including nominations for appreciation and vouchers up to £50
• Comprehensive training package
• Generous annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing after 5 years)
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance program

Shaftesbury is a disability charity dedicated to enabling individuals to live meaningful lives. We promote inclusion and wellbeing through various services, fostering connected lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults, with employment subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.