Job Role: Cook
Pay Rate: £23,229 per annum (pro rata). / £11.91 per hour
Hours: Part Time - 20 Hours per week - Weekend Working Required
Location: St. Joseph's Blundell Avenue, Freshfield, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1PH
Shift Patterns: TBC
Join Our Care Home as a Chef- Cooking up Joy, One Meal at a Time! Due to the incredible success of our newly established respite service we are recruiting for a cook to join our team at St Joseph's!
About Us:
The Frances Taylor Foundation provides a comprehensive array of social care and support services, all rooted in a person-centred approach. We operate across Liverpool and Merseyside, Brighton and Hove, and Greater London.
Our services have a rich history. In the 1980s and 1990s, as the UK transitioned from large institutions to smaller community-based care for people with learning disabilities, we were at the forefront. We've continued to evolve, modernising our offerings to meet the changing needs and preferences of those we support. Some of our services are housed in brand new facilities, reflecting our commitment to innovation and understanding the unique aspirations of individuals. If you believe in personalised care and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you join us.
About the role:
As a cook you'll be part of a dedicated team providing quality care and support - this pivotal role involves:

• Deliver a high quality catering service to the residents in the home.
• You will also craft high-quality meals using fresh ingredients, tailored to residents' specific preferences and dietary requirements, or during special celebrations.
• Beyond preparing delightful dishes, you'll be at the heart of menu creation and supply ordering, all while maintaining impeccable cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen area.

About you:
In order to be considered as a Cook with us, you will need:

• To embody our values of teamwork, care, integrity, and respect.
• Have good communication skills.
• A kind and caring nature with a passion for enriching lives.
• At least 2 years’ experience within a similar role.
• A qualification in catering / Food and Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Good understanding of HACCP
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food & a good understanding of nutrition.

About St Josephs:
St. Joseph's Home specialises in supporting people with profound and multiple learning disabilities who have complex health care needs. Our facility features beautiful, secure grounds, a hydrotherapy pool, and three sensory rooms with state-of-the-art multi-sensory equipment. Residents can personalise their bedrooms and enjoy a variety of activities, including social clubs, music therapy, a sensory garden, and reminiscence sessions. We also support community outings to Liverpool City Centre for concerts and the local village for shopping and dining with family and friends.
We have a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to a person-centred approach that uses intensive interaction to facilitate communication. Our goal is to create a warm and supportive environment where each person feels valued, loved, and cared for. We aim to "Make it Happen" by focusing on dignity, respect, and continual improvement.
Discover St. Joseph's Home, where comfort and care come together.
We really care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

• Excellent Training and Development
• £750 recommend a friend bonus.
• Comprehensive company sick pay scheme
• Pension scheme contributions
• Training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance programme
• 28 days Annual Leave

“I have worked with the Frances Taylor Foundation for over three years and can honestly say this is the best organisation I have worked for”.
If you would like to have a chat with our friendly onboarding team, please call us on 0121 713 8335.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £11.91 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Experience:

• Cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Catering Qualification / Food & Hygiene (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person