Cook

£13.50 per hour | Part-time | 2 days per week | St Teresa's Its about creating meals that make people feel cared for every plate is an opportunity to make someones day. Thats how one of our Cooks describes their role. If youre passionate about food, take pride in your kitchen, and want to make a real difference, wed love to hear from you. A home, not just a service Our St Teresa's service is home to 27 adults with physical disabilities. Our service feels like family relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate: from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes. Your working hours This is apart-time role, working 16 hours across 2 days a week. You must be flexible to work 2 weekends per month. Why youll love working here As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits: 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days) Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips Career development: Opportunities for recognised catering qualifications Free DBS check Employee Assistance Programme support when you need it most What youll do Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals and beverages on time Plan varied, seasonal menus that meet nutritional and dietary needs Liaise with care teams and customers to create personalised menus Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and COSHH regulations Manage food stocks, orders, and budgets effectively Supervise and support catering staff, including training and rota planning Provide catering for events, parties, and special occasions Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements What helps you shine here Recognised catering qualification (or willingness to work towards this) Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or Level 4) and HACCP accreditation Experience working in a kitchen environment Ability to plan menus, manage budgets, and maintain records Knowledge of health and safety, food hygiene, and infection control principles Good communication and organisational skills A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire About Leonard Cheshire Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible. Ready to apply? Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision TPBN1_UKTJ