Residential Cook: Nutritious meals, empowering women

AWD online; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days pro-rata annual leave + Bank H

Birthday Day off

Volunteer days

5% employer pension contribution

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance 3x salary

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend scheme

Benefit Hub discounts

All meals provided during shift

Job summary

AWD online in Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking a Cook to plan and prepare nutritious meals for women in a supportive residential setting. You will work alongside a colleague to cover meals across the week, manage menus, stock, and budgets, and uphold high food-safety standards.

The role requires Level 2 in Food Preparation and Level 3 Food Hygiene, plus experience with large-group catering, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Food Preparation, Hospitality and Catering (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Experience planning and preparing meals for large groups.
• Sound knowledge of food handling procedures, kitchen hygiene and food safety legislation.
• Experience managing stock, ordering supplies and working within budgets.
• Good literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.
• Organised, methodical, reliable and professional.
• Effective communication and listening skills with residents and colleagues.
• Able to work as part of a team and manage your own workload.
• Committed to high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning: Plan varied, healthy menus within the agreed budget.
• Stock and Ordering: Order food supplies, manage stock and inventories.
• Meal Preparation: Prepare meals for residents including dietary requirements.
• Food Safety: Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety in line with legislation.
• Monitoring: Complete required food safety monitoring and records.
• Stock Rotation: Rotate stock and minimise waste.
• Supplier Relationships: Build positive supplier relationships.
• Safeguarding: Follow safeguarding policies for residents and staff.

Education

Level 2 qualification in Food Preparation, Hospitality and Catering (or equivalent)

Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

AWD online in Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking a Cook to plan and prepare nutritious meals for women in a supportive residential setting. You will work alongside a colleague to cover meals across the week, manage menus, stock, and budgets, and uphold high food-safety standards.

The role requires Level 2 in Food Preparation and Level 3 Food Hygiene, plus experience with large-group catering, and strong teamwork and communication skills.