At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious meals and manage kitchen operations for our residents.
- Company: Join a caring team at Making Space, dedicated to making a positive community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Receive on-the-job training and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while showcasing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Previous kitchen experience and food hygiene skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.12 - 13.12 £ per hour.
We have an opportunity available for a part-time weekend Cook to join the team at Ashwood Court Residential based in Warrington, Cheshire WA3 2RB.
Salary: £13.12 per hour
Hours: 16 weekly
At Making Space, we are a team driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community. Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that our residents' taste buds are delighted with every bite.
- Organise and control the efficient production of quality freshly prepared food, while meeting individual dietary requirements and staying within agreed budgets.
- Review menus regularly with residents, ensuring their feedback is taken on board to create mouth-watering dishes.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in line with legislation and organisational procedures.
Qualifications:
- Previous busy kitchen experience is essential for this role.
- Food and hygiene skills are required.
- No prior industry experience or specific qualifications are necessary to be considered for this role.
- On joining Making Space, you will receive on-the-job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired.
- We seek individuals whose personal values align with ours at Making Space.
Benefits:
- Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn.
- Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations).
- Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts.
- Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time).
- Double time pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
- Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply.
- Access to our library of learning through our e-portal.
- Investment in qualifications in levels 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, plus other continuous professional development.
- Career progression opportunities; at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
- Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 55p per mile travel expenses.
- Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards.
- Pension Scheme with a minimum 3% employer contribution.
- Paid Sick leave.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks, and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
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At Making Space, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that aligns with our core values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready. As a Cook at our Ashwood Court Residential in Warrington, you'll enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and numerous opportunities for professional development, including access to qualifications in Health and Social Care. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve while benefiting from a range of perks such as generous holiday allowances, travel schemes, and a commitment to your career progression.
