Strode Park Foundation is an amazing and rewarding place to work. To consistently achieve this takes great teamwork right across the Charity. We have a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking cook, to join our dedicated and passionate Catering team.

The shift patterns are:

• 8am - 6:30pm (Long shift)
• 8am - 3pm (short shift)
• The kitchen is open Monday-Sunday
• On some occasions you may be expected to work additional shifts to cover annual leave and sickness, however this will be alternated between all staff.
• Two full days per week off, including an equal share of weekends off, following a rota.

Rate of Pay: 9.88 per hour, 19.38 per hour on bank holidays.

Your main duties as Cook, will be:

• To assist in food preparation and delivery so that all service users have their dietary needs met.
• Ensure full compliance with all food hygiene regulations and our policies so that all food is safely produced and stored plus our residents choices are met.
• Assist in planning and costing menus making the best use of available fresh food.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy.
• Supervising staff in ensuring appropriate use of equipment and infection control standards, giving help and guidance where required.
• Support the aims and objectives of the Foundation.
• Play a full and active part in team working so that at all times this post, either directly or indirectly, is providing the highest standard of care to people who use our services.

Who we are looking for

For the role as Cook, you will need the following skills and qualities:

• NVQ level 2 in basic food and hygiene essential.
• Experience of food preparation in a care home environment desired.
• Ideally you will have experience in catering gained through a working environment and cooking for large numbers.
• Be honest, reliable and trustworthy.
• Basic education (English and Maths).
• Must be able to meet the working pattern demanded by the post including weekends.
• As Cook, you must be passionate about providing tasty and nourishing food for our residents.

Why you should apply

Working at Strode Park is rewarding on so many levels and we are pleased to be able to offer our valued staff members the following benefits:

• Excellent training and it's paid
• Paid Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)
• Meals provided
• Competitive rates of pay
• You'll be eligible to refer family and friends to also work at Strode and be rewarded 250 for doing so

Our Values

Our values underpin everything we do at Strode Park Foundation. We employ truly inspirational people who make our care setting a remarkable place to work. Together we offer high quality care which meet the needs of children and adults with disabilities, helping them to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Strode Park Foundation regards the Covid-19 vaccination as a positive measure and note that vaccination is to become a mandatory requirement for staff who work in care homes from 11 November unless medically exempt. Candidates applying for a role at Strode Park Foundation will be expected to have received their vaccination against coronavirus as part of our pre-employment process before commencing employment. Please let us know if you have not managed to arrange to receive the vaccine. If you have a medical reason as to why you are not able to have the vaccine or you have any questions on the vaccination, please contact the HR team on (phone number removed) who will gladly assist you with this.

The location

This job is based at Strode Park House in Herne.

Strode Park Foundation has been caring since 1946, providing vital care, support services, care at home, supported living opportunities and day and leisure services for children and adults with a range of disabilities.

Interested in applying?

For more information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

The post is subject to the relevant Disclosure check being obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Strode Park is an equal opportunities employer.

Should you require the application forms to be supplied in a different format due to a disability, please do not hesitate to contact the HR team on (phone number removed) who will gladly assist you with this.

Strode Park is committed to ensuring all disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview and will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

Strode Park is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, an accreditation given to organisations that pledge to actively seek out and hire skilled disabled people, and to positively change attitudes, behaviours and cultures, within their businesses, supply chain and local communities.

Strode Park is an equal opportunities employer.