Package Description

JOB ROLE: Cook

LOCATION: Oldham, Manchester (OL8)

RATE: £12.00 per hour

SHIFT PATTERN: Monday to Friday 10AM-5:30PM (May include some weekends)

Driving Licence preferred

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced cook to join our team on a full time basis. The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week. 

About Boston House:

Boston House provides support for 17 adults with complex needs following a brain injury.

One thing that is guaranteed is that joining our team at Boston House will be fulfilling, fun and rewarding, offering you stability with the opportunity to grow and develop your career further.

As a Cook at Boston House, you will;

• Develop a menu including two options per meal time that can also meet modified diet and allergy requirements,
• To work alongside the speech and language therapist to ensure that all modifications to individuals diets are met safely,
• Prepare and cook a balanced, varied, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment,
• Monitor stock levels, ensuring that stock is appropriately ordered/purchased, rotated and maintained,
• Control and monitor allocated budgets,
• Implement and maintain an effective cleaning schedule to meet food hygiene standards,
• Ensure temperature testing of foods and storage areas are carried out as required and accurate records are maintained
• Engage with the people we support at Boston House to ensure that meal options are inclusive to all,
• Ensure that menus are amended seasonally.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential

Interview Process:

· Initially, successful candidates will be invited to attend a team’s meeting to complete a question and answer session relevant to skills and experience required for the role,

· If successful, candidates will be asked to prepare a 7 day menu and 2 small dishes to bring to a face to face meeting whereby they will be shown the kitchen facilities.

Why join us:

• Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year
• DBS Check – We cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard
• Supportive Management - Regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying your role with us
• Qualifications – We can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities
• Paid Induction and Training – Get paid to enrol in our sector leading training and level up your career.
• Amazing Discount Scheme - at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee

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