At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve high-quality meals while planning seasonal menus.
- Company: Leonard Cheshire has over 75 years of experience supporting disabled individuals.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 40% pay access before payday and a free Blue Light Card.
- Other info: Part-time role with 15 hours per week on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a community-focused kitchen environment.
- Qualifications: Recognised catering qualification and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate required.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
£13.50 per hour Part Time - 15 Hours per Week Hydon Hill - Hydestile, Godalming Fridays & Saturdays (7.5-hour shifts)
'Making every meal a moment to remember.' That's how one of our team describes the difference they make. If you're passionate about cooking, creative with meals, and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
A kitchen with a purpose: Hydon Hill, located in the beautiful rural outskirts of Godalming, Surrey, actively involves its residents in the local community. Here, people take part in a wide range of activities using local resources, making every day engaging and enjoyable.
Your working hours: This is a part-time role of 15 hours per week, split into 7.5-hour shifts on Fridays and Saturdays.
Why you'll love working here:
- Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
- Free Blue Light Card with discounts at retailers, restaurants, and family days
- Free DBS check
- Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover
- Substantial and flexible annual leave with the option to sell (salary sacrifice)
- Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates
- Comprehensive training relevant to your role
- Career development through apprenticeship schemes and recognised qualifications
- Cycle-to-work scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 support
What you'll do:
- Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals and beverages on time.
- Plan varied, seasonal menus that meet nutritional and dietary needs.
- Liaise with care teams and customers to create personalised menus.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and COSHH regulations.
- Manage food stocks, orders, and budgets effectively.
- Supervise and support catering staff, including training and rota planning.
- Provide catering for events, parties, and special occasions.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
- Flexibility in covering other shifts if other Cook is on annual leave or sick leave.
What helps you shine here:
- Recognised catering qualification (or willingness to work towards this)
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or Level 4) and HACCP accreditation
- Experience working in a kitchen environment.
- Ability to plan menus, manage budgets, and maintain records.
- Knowledge of health and safety, food hygiene, and infection control principles.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire.
About Leonard Cheshire: For over 75 years, we've supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible, providing specialist support across residential care, supported living, and respite services.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.
Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.
Cook in Godalming employer: Job Search Place Limited
Located in Godalming, Surrey, Leonard Cheshire offers a contributory pension scheme and comprehensive training. The team is dedicated to supporting disabled individuals in living independently and engaging with the community.
