Cook

VRF - 178089

Cook
- Oakland Village

£27,976.00 per annum

40 Hours per week
- Permanent contract

5th August 2026

To prepare and cook food for the customers within the service, including considerations of specific dietary requirements and cultural considerations.

• Proactively approach the promotion of traditional values, demonstrating pride in the work and service delivery.
• Ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of vulnerable adults, young people and children in line with Safeguarding regulations.
• Attend all training courses and deliver on the outcomes.
• Any other duties as required by the role.
• Regularly monitor stock and equipment to ensure satisfactory levels are maintained.
• Ensure that the kitchen, kitchen equipment and dining room are clear, clean and tidy before, during and after service in order to meet the Food Standards Agency requirements.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Apply a proactive approach in the promotion of traditional values, demonstrating pride in the work and service delivery.
• Ensure that the following are always adhered to:
  • Food and Kitchen hygiene
  • Health and Safety legislation and an understanding of COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health)

• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• The ability to prioritise and act on own initiatives.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible.
• Professional.
• Team Player.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Trained in Health and Safety, Food Safety and Food Hygiene.
• Experience of food preparation and cooking in a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience in maintaining high standards in food preparation and cleanliness.

• 34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• A day off for your birthday.
• 4 days off when you move home.
• Life assurance (3 × salary).
• Employee Assistance programme & wellbeing programme.
• Flexible Working options.
• Learning & Development opportunities.

We celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and as a trauma informed organisation we are continually striving to build a community where everyone feels valued, respected and equally guided by our beacon of hope.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.