Cook

Occasional hours available

Do you…

Want the chance to use and grow your skills and knowledge while making a difference to society?

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

If so… Leonard Cheshire Disability offers you the chance to become part of a great team! 

About us

Leonard Cheshire is the leader in enriching the lives of disabled people. We are the largest disability non-profit organisation in the UK, with around 7,000 employees, and we support more than 20,000 disabled people across our global operations. We honour our past, drawing on our legacy to inspire us for the future. We are in the exciting process of transforming into a modern, relevant and sustainable organisation.

We offer an environment where you can work with great leaders and be part of a team who are passionate making a positive impact on the lives of disabled people. You will have opportunities to learn and grow in your role, building your skills and knowledge in partnership with others.

About Fryers House

We provide support and nursing care for physically disabled adults in a friendly and safe home. Our team offers support for complex needs, such as brain injury, and is fully trained. We’re also regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Fryers House is spread across two facing buildings, a house and bungalow.

About the role

You will play a key role in the preparation of meals, special events and functions, providing a high-quality kitchen service. Working within the constraints of the budget, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the kitchen and formal supervision of kitchen staff as part of a vibrant team whose aim is to promote the general well-being of customers.

About you (please see the job description for full details)

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• To have a recognised catering qualification or commitment to work towards this.
• To have level 3 food hygiene certificate (and additional HACCP accreditation) or have level 4 food hygiene certificate.
• To have experience of working in a kitchen environment.
• To be able to work flexibly within rostered hours.
• To demonstrate a commitment to Leonard Cheshire Disability’s ethos and values
• A first aid qualification would be advantageous.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:

• Fair and competitive pay rates.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell, depending on needs (salary sacrifice).
• Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.
• Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
• Access to child-care vouchers (salary sacrifice).
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

A satisfactory disclosures check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We, therefore, reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

• Cooking
• Food preparation
• Enthusiasm
• Compassion
• Empathy