Cook
- Employer
- Birmingham Children's Trust
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Salary
- £24,027 - £25,992
- Closing date
- 17 Feb 2025
- Reference
- 165
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- Sector
- Health & Social Care / Work
- Job Type
- Catering, Social Care – Children
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- See advert details
- Hours
- Full-Time, Part-Time
Job Details
Job Advertisement: Cook - 1 Full-time 36.5 hours, 1 Part-time 15 hours
Location: Warwick House, Acocks Green, Birmingham, UK
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour? Warwick House is seeking dedicated and experienced cook to join our supportive and nurturing team.
About Warwick House: Warwick House is a specialist long-stay home providing care for children with a range of learning disabilities. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where children can develop the skills and confidence, they need for day-to-day life. We support children with emotional well-being, health, and social needs, tailoring our care to meet their individual requirements.
This is an exciting time to join us, and we need the right talent to help us to continue to improve and grow our services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who has experience of working as a cook. You will receive full support, ongoing training, and development opportunities.
The Residential provision is a 24hr service, applicants for these roles will be expected to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Meal planning, food preparation and cooking
- Health, safety and hygiene
- Supporting the children’s dietary needs
- Inventory management and record keeping
- Teamwork and engagement
- Cultural sensitivity, food aversions and sensory challenges
Requirements:
- Experience working as a cook.
- Strong organisation and time managements skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to providing a high-quality service.
- Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers.
- Relevant qualifications.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary. 30 days paid annual leave with additional bank holidays. This increases to 33 days after five years’ service, and then 35 days after ten years’ service. Additional benefits Generous Pension Scheme Our Practice Hub is dedicated to supporting staff in their learning and development. If you are a passionate and experienced cook, looking for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Warwick House family and help us make a difference.
To Apply:
Please contact the home manager for further details.
Warwick House, Acocks Green - Contact Baljinder Khera on 0121 675 1139
Baljinder.khera@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
Company
There has never been a more exciting time to join Birmingham Children’s Trust as we celebrate our GOOD Ofsted status which we are immensely proud of. Birmingham Children’s Trust is going from strength to strength.
At Birmingham Children’s Trust we aim to be one dedicated team with a single unwavering focus – to improve the outcomes for children, young people and families in Birmingham.
We recognise that to achieve this we need the best, most talented, innovative and committed people to join us.
You will be part of a diverse and vibrant community of social work and support service professionals who are outcomes focussed and operate with a strong team ethos.
Being part of that team has responsibilities too; we want everyone, no matter what their role in the Trust, to bring their best self to work every day, to engage with the day to day challenges positively and to be supportive of and trust in each other.
We care about our people and that’s what will make us an Employer of Choice for social workers, children’s services and associated support services.
- Telephone
- 0121 464 1560
- Location
-
1 Lancaster Circus
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 7DJ
GB
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