Hollybank Trust
Residential Cook
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Role: Residential Cook (Poplars)
Hours: Part-time (30hrs)
Location: Mirfield (WF14 0DQ)
Salary: £12.81/hr (day shifts)
About The Role
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and passionate Part-Time Residential Cook to join our team. You will play a vital role in preparing nutritious, balanced meals for individuals living in a residential care setting, ensuring high standards of food safety, quality, and hygiene.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to people's daily lives through food and service.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present a variety of home-style meals tailored to residents' dietary needs
- Plan menus that are balanced, nutritious, and appealing
- Cater for individual dietary requirements (e.g. allergies, cultural, texture-modified diets)
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering supplies
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and health & safety policies
- Work collaboratively with care staff to support residents' preferences and wellbeing
- Provide a warm, friendly dining experience for residents
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What We're Looking For
- A genuine commitment to supporting adults with complex disabilities
- A caring, patient, and respectful approach
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance from senior staff
- Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training
- Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
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Why Join Hollybank Trust?
- A meaningful role where your work truly matters
- Supportive leadership and teamwork
- Opportunities for learning, development, and progression
- A valuesled organisation focused on people, not just processes
- A range of great benefits including access to mental health support, enhanced family leave pay, and a discounts and rewards portals for shopping
If you're looking for a role where you can make a positive impact every single day, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note, all candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to joining the Trust. The initial cost of this will be paid by the Trust.
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