Cook (Part Time)

Cook (Part Time)

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Halifax Drive

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Halifax Drive is located in Leicester. It offers residential support for 33 males and females who have a learning disability, who may also be autistic. We are located in a residential area off a main road.

Our team are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, helping them to have a fun and meaningful life which they have full control of.

We are looking for a Cook to join our team and work three days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

What you'll be doing

Are you passionate about food and creating memorable mealtime experiences? We're looking for a friendly, dedicated Catering Lead to plan, prepare, cook, and serve delicious meals within our Priory unit. In this role, you'll ensure every dish meets the highest operational and safety standards while bringing warmth and care to every mealtime.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the planning and delivery of all food preparation and cooking, keeping dietary and nutritional needs at the heart of what you do.
• Get hands on with preparing, cooking, and serving food and drinks, while supporting and supervising your catering team.
• Maintain high standards by following our 'Assured Safe Catering' policies and statutory regulations.
• Organise stock efficiently, ensuring ingredients are fresh, rotated correctly, and cost effective.
• Create innovative and varied menus that promote healthy eating and cater to the unique needs of our patients or pupils.
• Monitor the unit's catering budget, ensuring the best value and quality for every meal, in consultation with your line manager.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

What We're Looking For:

• Someone who loves food, enjoys working in a team, and is committed to delivering exceptional mealtime experiences in a safe and welcoming environment.
• If you're ready to bring your culinary creativity and care to our Priory family, we'd love to hear from you!

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses