Cook

UK Addiction Treatment Centres; Bradford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation provider is seeking a part-time cook at Oasis Bradford to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a supportive environment. You will work 16 hours a week, ensuring dietary needs are met while maintaining high cleanliness standards. The role offers training and benefits, including holiday entitlements and a pension scheme, contributing to a positive work culture focused on staff development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Training given

28 days holiday rising to 33 days after 5 years

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals, including catering to specific dietary needs.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, Health and Safety regulations.
• Strong organizational skills to plan menus and prepare meals efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus as agreed with the Centre Manager.
• Ensure that religious and cultural dietary needs are catered for.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Ability to prepare nutritious meals

Knowledge of food hygiene

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

-Time Cook

Oasis Bradford, West Yorkshire

Two days per week: 10:00 -18:00

16 hours per week

£12.21 per hour

Are you a chef looking for a rewarding role within a supportive team? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join the UK’s leading alcohol and drug rehabilitation provider, where we take pride in offering world-class treatment in comfortable, affordable facilities across the country.

Job Summary

We are seeking a part‑time cook to prepare and serve meals. You will follow set menus designed to provide a diverse and nutritious diet for our residents. In this role, you will ensure residents enjoy a balanced and varied diet throughout their stay at Oasis Bradford.

Our Core Values

• Understanding – listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.
• Kindness – treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Accountability – taking responsibility for our actions and maintaining high standards.
• Teamwork – working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Main duties of the Cook

• To prepare menus as agreed with the Centre Manager. There will be a choice of options, including vegetarian.
• To ensure that religious and cultural dietary needs are catered for.
• To ensure that these meals are prepared in nutritious, appealing, and wholesome way.
• To respond to requests for special therapeutic diets when advised by health care and dietetic staff, including adequate provision of calcium and vitamin D.
• To ensure that clients properly set and clear tables.
• To ensure that clients wash up and tidy as part of their therapeutic responsibilities.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• To conduct all procedures within the kitchen with due regard to the food hygiene, Health and Safety legislation, Emergency and Fire procedures.
• To promptly report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment, or any potential hazard to the Centre Manager, Cook, Maintenance person and person in charge.
• To adhere to all centre policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• To be familiar with the required care standards and regulations governing your job
• To work individually and within a team to meet a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the centre and in consideration of its residents.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues, and residents.
• To carry out any additional duties as requested.
• To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Centre may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the Centre.

Requirements

• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Ability to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals, including catering to specific dietary needs such as religious, cultural, and therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, Health and Safety regulations, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Strong organisational skills to plan menus and prepare meals efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills to interact with staff, clients, and residents.
• Flexibility to adapt menus based on dietary advice and requests.
• Ability to report issues such as faulty equipment or potential hazards promptly.
• Willingness to participate in training and development programs as required.

The benefits of being a Cook in our team at Oasis Bradford

• Training given
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days after 5 continuous years of service* pro rata
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Employee benefits and discounts

The Recruitment Process

• You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position.
• If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site.
• Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all.