Job summary
Are you passionate about cooking with purpose? Join Rainbows and help us brighten short lives with every meal.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cook to join our supportive Catering Team at Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough. This is a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our Babies, Children, Young People, their families, and staff by providing high-quality, thoughtfully prepared meals.
Location: Rainbows Hospice, Loughborough
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Mon, Wed, Fri), with flexibility to cover weekends
About us
Here at Rainbows Childrens Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, were here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role
If you love creating homecooked meals and being part of a warm, collaborative kitchen team, this could be the perfect role for you.
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Preparing nutritious homemade meals, cakes, and snacks from scratch
Supporting special dietary needs in partnership with the Care Team and families
Keeping the kitchen clean, safe and well-organised
Maintaining food safety standards and kitchen hygiene
Contributing to a welcoming dining experience for our children, families and staff
Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Requirements
NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking
Basic Food Hygiene (Level 2) and Allergy Awareness
Experience cooking fresh meals from scratch
A caring attitude and a team spirit
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
Healthcare Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday.
Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.
Contributory pension scheme.
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
Free access to an employee assistance programme
Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Michael Cayless (Catering Manager) on Michael.cayless@rainbows.co.uk
To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to a Standard DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role
If you love creating homecooked meals and being part of a warm, collaborative kitchen team, this could be the perfect role for you.
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Preparing nutritious homemade meals, cakes, and snacks from scratch
Supporting special dietary needs in partnership with the Care Team and families
Keeping the kitchen clean, safe and well-organised
Maintaining food safety standards and kitchen hygiene
Contributing to a welcoming dining experience for our children, families and staff
Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Requirements
NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking
Basic Food Hygiene (Level 2) and Allergy Awareness
Experience cooking fresh meals from scratch
A caring attitude and a team spirit
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
Healthcare Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday.
Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.
Contributory pension scheme.
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
Free access to an employee assistance programme
Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Michael Cayless (Catering Manager) on Michael.cayless@rainbows.co.uk
To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to a Standard DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking.
- Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene.
- Allergy Awareness
Experience
Essential
- Experience of cooking homemade meals from scratch.
- Experience of preparing fresh food.
- Understanding of Food Safety Regulations.
- Team Player.
- Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills.
- Good Communication Skills.
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities.
- Treats all babies, children, young people and families with dignity, respect and understanding.
- Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with staff, children, parents and visitors.
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work occasional unsocial hours.
- One Team Working together with fairness and respect.
- People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
- Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
- Own It Focused, committed and accountable.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a similar role within catering.
- Manual Handling.
- Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking.
- Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene.
- Allergy Awareness
Experience
Essential
- Experience of cooking homemade meals from scratch.
- Experience of preparing fresh food.
- Understanding of Food Safety Regulations.
- Team Player.
- Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills.
- Good Communication Skills.
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities.
- Treats all babies, children, young people and families with dignity, respect and understanding.
- Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with staff, children, parents and visitors.
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work occasional unsocial hours.
- One Team Working together with fairness and respect.
- People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
- Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
- Own It Focused, committed and accountable.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a similar role within catering.
- Manual Handling.
- Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
