Cook Trainer in Stoke-on-Trent

Empowering through culinary skills
Cook, Train, Inspire. Langley is seeking a passionate and organised
Cook Trainer
to join our friendly team in
Poole, Dorset . In this rewarding role, youll combine your culinary expertise with your ability to mentor and inspire, helping residents and trainees develop practical cooking skills that enhance their independence and quality of life. Youll oversee kitchen operations, menu planning, and food preparation while ensuring compliance with hygiene, safety, and legislative standards. This is a
permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week across a 7 day rota)
offering a salary of
£26,175 per annum . If youre creative, communicative, and committed to making a difference, wed love to hear from you. REWARDS PACKAGE Up to 30 days annual leave pro rata (after 2 years service) Pension scheme, matched up to 8% Life Assurance up to 3 times your salary Flexible benefits package, including Holiday Trading and Cycle Scheme – can be tailored to meet your individual needs SmartHealth
free online GP service 24/7. Eyecare and Flu vaccine vouchers Access to private holiday home getaway in Torquay Wellbeing Support
our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice Funded Health Cash Plan Menopause support Enhanced Maternity Pay Access to Blue Light Card discounts KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare well balanced and nutritious meals for the clients Actively assess and manage risks to ensure a safe environment for staff, service users, and the public, while adhering to all relevant legislation and regulations. Maintain high hygiene standards, ensure proper waste disposal, and oversee food purchasing, storage, preparation, cooking, and serving. Plan menus collaboratively, minimize waste, liaise with suppliers for best value, and conduct regular stock audits to ensure proper rotation and removal of expired items. Develop and implement training plans for residents and trainees, supervise their activities, record progress, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and project rules. Manage training activities with a businesslike approach, aim for self-financing, and enforce security measures to maintain acceptable risk levels during kitchen operations. Please copy and paste
this link
into your browserto view the full job description.If you want to join our team as our Cook Trainer,please apply now as we would love to hear from you. Closing date: 28th December 2025 We reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applicants. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and BPSS check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicants right to work in the UK. This role is eligible for consideration under the Employee Referral Scheme. For further information around the referring principals and scope, please consult the Employee Referral Scheme Guide.
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