### Job Introduction
Birchwood is located in a community setting in Lees, Oldham.
Birchwood is a CQC Registered Nursing Home and offers packages of
rehabilitation to 16 adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years, who
experience severe and enduring mental health needs. We aspire to work in true
partnership with our residents.
We recognise that cooking and planning meals is an integral part of the
Rehabilitation pathway therefore good food that is nutritionally balanced and
varied diet with different choices is high on our agenda.
We are now looking for a committed and enthusiastic Cook to join our team
working 22.5hrs hours a week, being available 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the
year, including bank holidays as required but working predominantly a
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday working week.
If you enjoy making a difference to people’s quality of life, you might just
be the person we’re looking for.
### Role Responsibility
You will be responsible for cooking an assortment of dishes to suit a variety
of dietary needs. As the cook you will be expected to be involved in the
individuals we support with their meal choices and menu planning. You will be
jointly responsible for the ordering of stock, stock control and the managing
of a food budget. Good food, nutritionally balanced diet and choice is high on
our agenda.
The role will involve preparing and cooking meals, maintaining the highest
standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene and resolving customer
queries or requests.
You will jointly be responsible for overseeing compliance with the Foods
Standards Agency and local area Environmental Health Officer and Turning
Point’s policies and procedures relating to Food Hygiene.
The Cook at Birchwood will also be jointly responsible for supporting
residents with cooking skills by offering individual and group cooking
sessions. This will require a Cook who has good interpersonal skills and an
ability to motivate and engage those that we support.
### The Ideal Candidate
If you have worked within a catering industry, hold NVQ Level 1 and 2 or
equivalent and Food Hygiene Level 2 or City and Guilds7061 & 2, then this is
the ideal career opportunity for an experienced, talented Cook.
You should have an understanding of supporting people with a mental health
needs and have excellent chef skills with a good technical competence in the
preparation and serving of food. You will have a good understanding of
allergies legislation and a good knowledge of food diversity including Halal,
Kosher and Vegan Diets amongst others, taking into consideration nutritional
needs along with Service Users’ preferences.
The Cook at Birchwood will also be jointly responsible for supporting
residents with cooking skills by offering individual and group cooking
sessions. This will require a Cook who has good interpersonal skills and an
ability to motivate and engage those that we support.
### About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations
across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every
penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for
the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we
support.
**What Benefits Will I Receive?**
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make
your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or
opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we
can with our total reward package.
You will get 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of
service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread
the cost.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following
the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
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