Cook

The service provides long term support to our residents and their families providing exceptional care and support to our service users. A person centered approach is taken to ensure privacy, dignity and choice for our services users.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who will have a sensitive approach to the needs of the residents and who will work closely with the existing staff to ensure that high standards of food provision are maintained.

The position involves the planning, purchasing and preparation of nutritionally balanced and appetising meals for the children and staff. You will also be required to serve the meals and clear away and ensure that the kitchen facilities are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness to meet the requirements of the food hygiene guidelines.

You will ideally have a Food Safety level 2 certificate or above, and/or a relevant catering qualification. You will have experience of working in a commercial/residential kitchen. You will plan, prepare and cook to meet multiple dietary requirements and provisions.

You will be responsible for Health & Safety/Food Safety and hygiene in the kitchen, and will undertake inventory control..

In return for your commitment you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• A full training and development package. You will be actively supported and encouraged to build on your skills and knowledge.
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with length of service
• Access to a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme, administered by Cheshire Pension Fund). For full details, see www.cheshirepensionfund.org.uk
• Employee uniforms