Job Description

INSTITUTE OF OUR LADY OF MERCY

Sisters of Mercy, St Bernard's Convent, London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1LH

RELIEF COOK (To cover for annual leave and sickness)

Please note: This role will be subject to a suitable DBS check, 2 satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, the salary for this role does not support sponsorship of overseas workers

The Institute of Our Lady of Mercy strives to be of service to the poor, sick and disadvantaged. We do this through a variety of ministries including education, nursing, providing women's outreach services, chaplaincies and providing high quality care homes for the elderly. St Bernard's Convent is a religious community of Sisters of Mercy, part of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy.

You will play a key role within the Convent and will be responsible for delivering a flexible catering service. You will work closely with your line manager to ensure the catering needs of the Sisters are fully met whilst adhering to the guidelines and regulations of the Environmental Health Department and Food Standards Agency. You will prepare and cook food that will help facilitate a healthy balanced diet, presented in an appetising way to encourage an enjoyable eating experience.

In return you will find the Institute works hard to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and well equipped employer where every employee has a keen sense of belonging. We have a working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. Apply to join us and become a part of our team.

Cook 14.26 - 18.44 per hour

Relief Hours to cover for leave and sickness and will include weekend cover

We know our staff work incredibly hard to deliver the best care they can and so we are proud to offer our staff these rewards:

30 days annual leave entitlement inclusive of Bank Holidays

Free on-site parking

Over 6,000 discounts and offers across travel, health and leisure, home and motoring, food and entertainment and high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme - this provides confidential and independent information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, face-to-face counselling is also provided free of charge.

Pension - automatic enrolment into the Institute Pension Scheme with 5% employer contributions

Mandatory and additional training opportunities

Great opportunities to upskill yourself with personal development

Uniform provided

You will have:

Food Hygiene Certificate or be prepared to work towards it

Experience of preparing and cooking nutritious meals

Willingness to work above or beyond to maintain our high standards

Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice guidance

We warmly welcome applicants regardless of faith, background or belief who are supportive of the Institute's values. Please visit www.ourladyofmercy.org.uk to find out more about us.

Pay: 14.26-18.44 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Experience:

preparing and cooking nutritious meals: 1 year (required) providing meals for those with special dietary needs: 1 year (required) working with older people in a care setting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/07/2025