Cook vulnerable adults learning disabilities

Job Purpose

To prepare and cook nutritious home-cooked meals for residents respite service users and staff within a residential care setting. The role involves maintaining high standards of food quality hygiene and safety while catering for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities in a professional and caring environment.

• Prepare and cook fresh lunch and evening meals for residents respite service users and staff.
• Cater for approximately 21 people daily ensuring meals meet dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Follow all food hygiene food safety and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Ensure food is stored prepared and served in accordance with current legislation and best practice.
• Support the wellbeing of vulnerable adults by providing high-quality nutritious meals.
• Monitor stock levels and report any shortages or ordering requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the wider care team to meet the needs of residents and service users.

• Previous experience working as a Cook.
• Experience with in a residential care home or similar care environment.
• Experience preparing meals for groups of approximately 1521 people.
• Food Safety Level 1 or Level 2 qualification (Level 2 preferred).
• Food Hygiene Level 1 or Level 2 qualification (Level 2 preferred).
• Enhanced DBS (without Barred List) with Cook listed as the job title (essential).
• BPSS check required.

• Location: Maurice Edelman House 28 Moat House Lane Canley Coventry CV4 8HH
• Hours per week: 24 Hours
• Bi-Weekly Payments: Payments made every two weeks