Cook

About the role

Job Role: Cook

Hours:  Part Time | 30 hours a week 

Shift Patterns: 5 days a week | 6 hour shifts | Flexibility & Weekend Required

Pay Rate:  £13.10 per hour | £25,562 pro rata

Location:   St Raphaels, 6-8 The Butts, Brentford, TW8 8BL

What We’re Looking For:

• A warm, personable approach with a focus on resident wellbeing
• Demonstrable experience in working as a Cook for large groups of people
• Experience with fresh, seasonal food
• Understanding of balanced diet and provision of variety in menu
• A knowledge and understanding of health and safety, infection control and food hygiene
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appealing menus
• Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Frances Taylor Foundation does not offer sponsorship or work visas. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

About Us:

The Frances Taylor Foundation has a long history of providing personalised, person-centred care. We operate across Liverpool, Merseyside, Brighton & Hove, and Greater London. We pride ourselves on our innovative services and our commitment to improving the lives of those we support. If you share our values, we’d love to have you on board.

As a Cook, you will be responsible for:

• Planning varied, nutritious menus with residents, taking account of individual preferences and dietary requirements.
• Preparing, cooking, and serving meals to a high standard, ensuring they are delivered on time.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, infection control, and COSHH standards at all times.
• Managing stock levels, rotating food supplies, restocking storage areas, and providing regular shopping lists.
• Working closely with healthcare professionals to ensure food consistency meets individual dysphagia and dietary guidelines.
• Keeping accurate records and carrying out daily kitchen safety, cleaning, and equipment checks.
• Maintaining clean, secure food preparation and storage areas, reporting any maintenance issues to management.

About St Raphaels

Join our compassionate team at St Raphael’s Home, where we provide exceptional accommodation, support, and care for 21 individuals with learning disabilities. Our welcoming environment is spread across two purpose-built buildings, offering a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those we support.

The original St Raphael's building features eight beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms, all equipped with a lift to ensure full accessibility. Our team provides dedicated support with personal care throughout the day, and a staff member is always on hand for a peaceful night’s rest. We’re proud to hold a CQC overall rating of Good (October 2022), a testament to the high standards of care we offer.

Why Join Us? We truly care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• £750 recommend-a-friend bonus.
• Comprehensive company sick pay scheme
• Pension contributions.
• 28 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme.

“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.” – Current Employee