Cook Nottingham £23,562 pro rata 30 hours per week Fancy being the Jamie Oliver or Nigella Lawson of Watcombe Circus? Do you have experience leading and assisting kitchen and catering operations? Would you like to make a real difference in the community? Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive team as a Cook at Watcombe Circus. Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorships. The Service Watcombe Circus is a registered care home which runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to support our service users. We provide person-centred care and support 11 service users with moderate learning disabilities, physical disabilities, communication needs and complex healthcare related needs. The Role In your position as a Cook, you will lead the day to day catering operation at the Care Home. You will be responsive and committed to providing the nutritional and preferred food choices of our resident group while adapting to the needs of the service. The main duties and responsibilities of this role may include but are not limited to: Organising, planning and preparing appetizing meals during the working day that meet the nutritional needs of the residents. Following Health and Safety monitoring and Food Safety regulations. Stock management, temperature monitoring, stack rotation, equipment management, and food ordering. Completion of required paperwork. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Flexible and responsive to feedback from Residents. Support and guide the work of kitchen assistants, as well as other colleagues and volunteers who take on food service roles. Cook a wide range of cuisines to celebrate special events (religious festivals, birthdays, visitor days etc.). What we are looking for We would like to hear from you if you are a reliable person with excellent customer service and organisational skills, who has experience of delivering quality meals & drinks for large groups. Our ideal candidate is able to work safely in a highly active and demanding environment, whilst maintaining high levels of cleanliness and personal hygiene. You must be good with people and understand the importance of providing balanced and nutritional meals for their wellbeing. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check; paid for by NCHA. Working Hours Watcombe Circus is a 24/7 hours service, open 365 days a year. Shifts include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. The role will be done in 5 shifts over 7 days covering, lunch and dinner service. Occasionally, you will be required to attend training at our Head Office, which is based in Clifton. Interview Date: 27 May 2025 As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace