Cook

The people who use our services tell us we’ve changed their lives. Our employees tell us they’re supported, enthusiastic and have opportunities to develop meaningful careers. We’re looking for someone great to join our team.

As well as keeping the building clean and tidy you may also be asked to make cleaning equipment and materials available to residents to enable them to look after their laundry and living space. It can be pretty challenging at times but working as part of our support team, your support will definitely make the difference.

You can also look forward to a benefits package that includes an employer contributory pension and generous holiday allowance.

This is a temporary post for an initial three months when it will be reviewed and consideration given to the post being made permanent.

If you would like to talk to someone about the types of opportunities we have, or have any other questions, please contact recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk.

Main Function

To prepare and serve nutritionally balanced and attractively presented meals and snacks to reflect the individual needs and requests of the service user ensuring a high standard of hygiene and safety in the catering area and promoting service user participation in the life of the home.

Main Duties

1. To be responsible for efficiency, hygiene and safety in the catering area.
2. To implement and uphold the CrossReach aims, objectives, policies and procedures.
3. To be responsible for keeping accurate stock records, ordering stock and budgeting.
4. To prepare meals and present them to the highest possible standard.
5. To be responsible for all health and hygiene issues relating to the kitchen, equipment and materials and report any hazards, without delay, to the Hospitality Manager and the Unit Manager.
6. To undertake any extra duties or responsibilities that may be required from time to time.

Qualifications

Desirable: City and Guilds or equivalent, with a desire for further training.

Personal

Have respect for all aspects of Christian worship.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

Skills and Abilities

Previous catering experience would be desirable.

Postholder must possess basic computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office and the internet.