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This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team here at Cherry Lodge as a Cook and make a real difference to young people's lives! Cherry Lodge is a local authority children's home and offers short breaks and shared care placements to children and young people with severe disabilities, complex health and behaviours that challenge between the ages of 5 and 19.
Job Responsibility:
Assist and produce a range of food and drinks for the children staying at our home
Maintain an awareness of the specific needs of individuals e.g. food allergens, vegetarians, controlled diets and ethnic minority groups
Ensure high standards of food hygiene including maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchen areas and food equipment
Keep safe food records and the execution of cleaning schedules
Requirements:
Previous experience in the catering industry
Experience of cooking for multiples of people who may require different meals
Experience in ordering and stock control of food
Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
NVQ or relevant Catering Certification
To be able to work to a set rota system which includes weekends and bank holidays as per the shift pattern
What we offer:
Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays