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.
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.
More than a menu. A chance to make every mealtime matter.
If you’re ready to bring flavour, care and pride to the kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.
Creating an Inclusive Environment
Strode Park Foundation (“Strode Park”) is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Strode Park truly values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.
Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for our service users and each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
Strode Park will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor, and will build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency.
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Cook - Footprints in Canterbury employer: Strode Park
Strode Park Foundation is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and staff in the picturesque setting of Herne Bay. With a strong commitment to cleanliness and infection control, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and teamwork, alongside competitive pay and flexible working hours. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding environment where your contributions are truly valued.
