Job Description

About The Role

Come and join our team - we're looking for a passionate

Cook!

Hours:

40 hours per week
Located in Seaham

About the role:

The Cook will provide, manage and develop a high quality catering service for the people they support, operate a safe, professional and cost effective catering service complying with all statutory requirements

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To provide a high quality food catering service within the allocated budget, whilst promoting healthy eating and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, in partnership with the wider staff team.
Prepare and cook a variety of meals to meet the dietary needs and preferences of the people we support Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen at all times Follow food safety and hygiene regulations Monitor stock levels and place orders Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

About you

Good attention to detail with a passion for keeping busy, you will enjoy working in a busy kitchen that provides excellent meals and snacks to residents with learning disabilities and autism.

What we can offer:

Refer a friend scheme

we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive 400 each time a successful referral is made *

Above and beyond

we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!

Long service awards

we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service

Employee benefits app

stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

Cycle to work

you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme

Pension

we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life cover

you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

Funded qualifications

earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *

Career pathways

we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

Swanton Educates

we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development

Trained mental health first aiders

available to support you when you need someone to talk to

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

Employee Voice

we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us


subject to eligibility & criteria


You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced PVG check.



Our internal vacancies are also published onto our website. Roles may be withdrawn before the closing date if a successful appointment has been made.

About The Service

We are a residential care home situated in the heart of Murton, County Durham, providing 24/7 support and care to 10 people with learning disabilities and/or autism. At Murton Grange - Swanton Care, we promote independence in a person-centred approach.