Cook

Role Description

Cook

Location: The Redbourne Centre

Rate: £12.80 per hour

Permanent | Part-time|18 Hours per week this is mainly weekends with some week days.

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are currently seeking a cook to join our catering team at our residential care service located in Redbourne, situated between Scunthorpe and Brigg and only 30 minutes travel time by car from Lincoln.

About the Service - The Redbourne Centre is a specialist care home with nursing. We provide a supportive, therapeutic and homely environment for men aged 18+ with mild to moderate intellectual disability, mental health disorders, and complex needs. We provide individuals with practical, physical and emotional support enabling them to achieve as much independence and choice as possible whilst promoting social inclusion.

The Role

You will:

• The preparation, cooking and serving of food of the highest standards, which is appropriate to and meets the needs of residents, staff and visitors.
• To regularly review the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors requirements including the provision of special diets and cultural needs.
• Communicating effectively with residents, staff and visitors to ensure nutritional healthy diets with particular emphasis on managing food allergens.
• Ensuring the effective ordering, control, storage and review of raw materials, equipment and supplies and ensuring costs are in line with agreed budgets.
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring that appropriate kitchen health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times and that risks are continuously assessed and managed.  This will include the safe management of keys, storage areas, and resources and for following procedures set out in the Policy and Procedure Manuals.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements

• You will need to show empathy and have a desire to make a difference
• Be passionate about forming therapeutic relationships with residents
• Be committed to a person centred approach for each resident
• Basic IT skills including on-line ordering
• Be enthusiastic about working as part of a dedicated team
• Be resilient and able to work under pressure

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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