Job Description
Your recipe for making a difference
- Prepare and cook balanced, nutritious meals, making the best use of available fresh foods.
- Work with the care team to shape menus around individual dietary requirements and preferences.
- Plan and cost menus with the Home Manager, balancing creativity with available resources.
- Keep food preparation and storage safe, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
Footprints
Footprints specialise in the care of young people with disabilities. The residential home is based in rural Canterbury. The support and care are tailored to the individual and their specific needs, making life at Footprints stimulating and fun. By offering high quality residential care which is accessible, homely, and safe we can also give families the support they need.
What you'll bring to the kitchen
You'll have proven food preparation experience and a Level 2 qualification in Food Safety and Hygiene. Just as importantly, you'll be reliable, a clear communicator and a team player who takes pride in doing a good job. Basic English and maths skills and a commitment to the Foundation's aims and values are essential.
Experience in care or hospitality, preparing meals for specific dietary needs, and knowledge of kitchen health and safety would be welcome. As Footprints is in a rural location, so being able to drive to the home is desirable.
Cook up something meaningful
Love turning fresh ingredients into meals people look forward to? Bring your passion for good food to Footprints, where your cooking can make a difference to the young people who live here.
We're looking for a Cook who combines kitchen know-how with a thoughtful, people-first approach. This is your opportunity to create nutritious, high-quality meals that put individual tastes, choices and dietary needs at the heart of the menu.
This is a 14-hour a week contract, based on two 7-hour shifts (to include some work at weekends) with an hourly rate of £12.80.
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Cook - Footprints in Canterbury employer: Strode Park Foundation
At Lifestyles Community Services, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values compassion and teamwork. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, providing comprehensive training and development opportunities from day one. Located at the Coach House, our dedicated team creates a nurturing environment where Care & Support Workers can make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with physical disabilities, helping them achieve independence and joy every day.
