Cook

Sevenoaks Source: WhatJobs

£13.50 per hour

£13.50 per hour | Occasional Hours - Bank staff | Chipstead Lake, Sevenoaks

“It’s about creating meals that make people feel cared for – every plate is an opportunity to make someone’s day.”

That’s how one of our Cooks describes their role. If you’re passionate about food, take pride in your kitchen, and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Our Chipstead Lake service supports adults with learning disabilities and additional needs to live their lives their way. The kitchen is the heart of our home – where we create fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals that bring people together. You’ll plan menus, prepare food, and work closely with our care teams to make sure everyone’s individual dietary needs are met.

This is a bank hours role , covering sickness and planned holidays.

Typical shifts may include:

Morning shifts: (e.g. 7am–6pm)

We’ll work with you to agree a pattern that suits the needs of the service and you.

Why you’ll love working here

28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits
Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover
Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
Career development: Opportunities for recognised catering qualifications
Free DBS check
Employee Assistance Programme – support when you need it most

What you’ll do

Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals and beverages on time
Plan varied, seasonal menus that meet nutritional and dietary needs
Liaise with care teams and customers to create personalised menus
Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and COSHH regulations
Manage food stocks, orders, and budgets effectively
Supervise and support catering staff, including training and rota planning
Provide catering for events, parties, and special occasions
Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements

What helps you shine here

Recognised catering qualification (or willingness to work towards this)
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or Level 4) and HACCP accreditation
Experience working in a kitchen environment
Ability to plan menus, manage budgets, and maintain records
Knowledge of health and safety, food hygiene, and infection control principles
Good communication and organisational skills
A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire

About Leonard Cheshire

Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

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