Job Description

Cook - Sophie House

We are looking for an experienced Cook/Chef to join our friendly team at Sophie House.

The successful candidate will join an established kitchen team, preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals for our residents.

We support people with profound learning disabilities and complex health needs, which may influence how someone can eat and drink. Our team of cooks therefore make adjustments to accommodate varying dysphagia needs (swallowing difficulties), which may include providing bite-size foods or pureed meals. Training is provided from our Therapy team.

Our team of dedicated cooks are an integral part of our Care team, enabling us to provide a truly holistic approach to care for each of our 14 residents.

The role involves cooking and baking for both residents and staff. Therefore, we are looking for an experienced Cook/Chef, who also has an interest in baking. Previous food preparation and cooking experience in a professional kitchen is required.

Hours: 24 to 32 hours per week, over 3 or 4 days, on a shift rota basis, including weekends.

Bank Holiday and weekend working is shared fairly between the team, including Christmas and New Year. Weekends are on average 2 per month. The role involves some lone-working, as well as working as part of a small team.

If you would like to join us, we would love to hear from you! Please email your CV to recruitment@marthatrusthereford.org.uk. The recruitment and selection process will involve an interview, a tour of the home and a paid trial shift.

We endeavour to respond to all applicants; however, if we receive a large volume of applications, this is not always possible. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we thank you for your interest. Previous unsuccessful applicants are requested not to re-apply. Please note we do not provide Certificates of Sponsorship for this role. No agencies please!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 13.43 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 32 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs On-site parking
Work Location: In person