Civic Recruitment Limited
Cook - vulnerable adults with learning disabilities
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2 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To prepare and cook nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents, respite service users, and staff within a residential care setting. The role involves maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety while catering for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities in a professional and caring environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook fresh lunch and evening meals for residents, respite service users, and staff.
- Cater for approximately 21 people daily, ensuring meals meet dietary and nutritional requirements.
- Follow all food hygiene, food safety, and health and safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
- Ensure food is stored, prepared, and served in accordance with current legislation and best practice.
- Support the wellbeing of vulnerable adults by providing high-quality, nutritious meals.
- Monitor stock levels and report any shortages or ordering requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the wider care team to meet the needs of residents and service users.
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Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Cook.
- Experience within a residential care home or similar care environment.
- Experience preparing meals for groups of approximately 15–21 people.
- Food Safety Level 1 or Level 2 qualification (Level 2 preferred).
- Food Hygiene Level 1 or Level 2 qualification (Level 2 preferred).
- Enhanced DBS (without Barred List) with Cook listed as the job title (essential).
- BPSS check required.
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Additional Information
- Location: Maurice Edelman House, 28 Moat House Lane, Canley, Coventry, CV4 8HH
- Hours per week: 24 Hours
- Bi-Weekly Payments: Payments made every two weeks
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