Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We'd like you to join us as a Weekend Cook at our service Bethany Lodge in Dymchurch.
At Bethany Lodge, we provide support for young adults with a disability in a residential home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.
What you'll be working:
- Saturday and Sunday 08:00am to 14:00pm
- £27,906.93 (FTE) per annum pro rata (based on working 40 hours per week)
What you'll be doing:
- Prepare, cook and serve food of the highest standards and which is appropriate to and meets the needs of the residents, staff and visitors
- Regularly review the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors requirements, including the provision of special diets (with respect to allergies, other health related issues and cultural reasons)
- Communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors to ensure the provision of relevant, appealing, balanced and healthy diets
- Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team
- Support with the effective ordering, control and review of raw materials, labour, equipment and supplies and keeping costs in line with agreed budgets and value for money
What you'll have:
- NVQ level 2 or above in catering
- Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation
- A positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to patients in our care.
- Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.
- Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
- Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
