Are you looking for a flexible employment option as a Cook? Don’t join an agency – come and see what Strode Park Foundation has to offer, we’d love to hear from you Join our bank team at Platters Farm Lodge in Rainham, Gillingham which can offer you the following: Flexible working You pick the shifts you want to do – days, nights or weekends You’ll get comprehensive support from day one There’ll be training and development opportunities to develop your skills Strode Park Foundation consists of Strode Park House and Lifestyles Community Services (Herne), Lady Dane Farmhouse (Faversham), Footprints (Canterbury) and Platters Farm Lodge (Rainham). As a Bank Cook and working as part of a team, you will be responsible for creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. You will also be expected to: Ensure residents' dietary needs are met. Design menus for residents. Liaise with the Registered Home Manager to plan and cost menus. Provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods. Ensure full compliance with all food hygiene and safety regulations. As this is a bank position, you will support the aims and objectives of the Foundation and will play a full and active part in the community so that at all times this role (either directly or indirectly) is providing the highest standard of care to people who use our services. Platters Farm Lodge offers short breaks, respite, rehabilitation, and long-stay facility for adults in Rainham, Medway. Individuals can live at Platters Farm Lodge on a long-term basis. The service also provides people with dementia related care and support. For some people, the fun and nurturing environment of Platters Farm Lodge is their permanent home. The service is vibrant, socially warm, and inviting for the individual and their family and friends. Our services at Platters Farm Lodge: A long-term residential care home for people with or without dementia Short residential care breaks (respite or otherwise) Care and support with dementia A period of rehabilitation (in partnership with Medway Community Health Trust) For details of our facilities please go to: Platters Farm Lodge (strodepark.org.uk) Our team of dedicated staff aim to ensure all those living or visiting Platters Farm Lodge receive the highest levels of care and support to continue living life to the fullest. Our ideal Bank Cook will have: Experience of food preparation Good communication skills The ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative and engaging way. Knowledge of allergens, and special dietary requirements. Knowledge and experience of food hygiene requirements. The ability to clearly communicate with the service users. An enthusiastic, caring, friendly and compassionate nature.