Cook 40 hrs

VRF - 178089

Cook - Oakland Village

£27,976.00 per annum

40 Hours per week - Permanent contract

5th August 2026

About the role

To prepare and cook food for the customers within the service, including considerations of specific dietary requirements and cultural considerations.

What you'll be doing

• Proactively approach the promotion of traditional values, demonstrating pride in the work and service delivery.
• Ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of vulnerable adults, young people and children in line with Safeguarding regulations.
• Attend all training courses and deliver on the outcomes.
• Any other duties as required by the role.
• Regularly monitor stock and equipment to ensure satisfactory levels are maintained.
• Ensure that the kitchen, kitchen equipment and dining room are clear, clean and tidy before, during and after service in order to meet the Food Standards Agency requirements.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Apply a proactive approach in the promotion of traditional values, demonstrating pride in the work and service delivery.
• Ensure that the following are always adhered to:
  • Food and Kitchen hygiene
  • Health and Safety legislation and an understanding of COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health)

Who we're looking for?

• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• The ability to prioritise and act on own initiatives.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible.
• Professional.
• Team Player.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Trained in Health and Safety, Food Safety and Food Hygiene.
• Experience of food preparation and cooking in a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience in maintaining high standards in food preparation and cleanliness.

The benefits

• 34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• A day off for your birthday.
• 4 days off when you move home.
• Life assurance (3 salary).
• Employee Assistance programme & wellbeing programme.
• Flexible Working options.
• Learning & Development opportunities.

Equal opportunities statement

We celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and as a trauma informed organisation we are continually striving to build a community where everyone feels valued, respected and equally guided by our beacon of hope.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.