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- England,North West,Greater Manchester,Oldham
- full-time
- Competitive salary
Job Description:
### Job Introduction
Birchwood is located in a community setting in Lees, Oldham.
Birchwood is a CQC Registered Nursing Home and offers packages of
rehabilitation to 16 adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years, who
experience severe and enduring mental health needs. We aspire to work in true
partnership with our residents.
We recognise that cooking and planning meals is an integral part of the
Rehabilitation pathway therefore good food that is nutritionally balanced and
varied diet with different choices is high on our agenda.
We are now looking for a committed and enthusiastic Cook to join our team
working 37 hours a week, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
If you enjoy making a difference to people’s quality of life, you might just
be the person we’re looking for.
### Role Responsibility
You will be responsible for cooking an assortment of dishes to suit a variety
of dietary needs. As the cook you will be expected to be involved in the
individuals we support with their meal choices and menu planning. You will be
jointly responsible for the ordering of stock, stock control and the managing
of a food budget. Good food, nutritionally balanced diet and choice is high on
our agenda.
The role will involve preparing and cooking meals, maintaining the highest
standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene and resolving customer
queries or requests.
You will jointly be responsible for overseeing compliance with the Foods
Standards Agency and local area Environmental Health Officer and Turning
Point’s policies and procedures relating to Food Hygiene.
The Cook at Birchwood will also be jointly responsible for supporting
residents with cooking skills by offering individual and group cooking
sessions. This will require a Cook who has good interpersonal skills and an
ability to motivate and engage those that we support.
### The Ideal Candidate
If you have worked within a catering industry, hold NVQ Level 1 and 2 or
equivalent and Food Hygiene Level 2 or City and Guilds7061 & 2, then this is
the ideal career opportunity for an experienced, talented Cook.
You should have an understanding of supporting people with a mental health
needs and have excellent chef skills with a good technical competence in the
preparation and serving of food. You will have a good understanding of
allergies legislation and a good knowledge of food diversity including Halal,
Kosher and Vegan Diets amongst others, taking into consideration nutritional
needs along with Service Users’ preferences.
The Cook at Birchwood will also be jointly responsible for supporting
residents with cooking skills by offering individual and group cooking
sessions. This will require a Cook who has good interpersonal skills and an
ability to motivate and engage those that we support.
### About us
**Why Turning Point?**
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations
across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our
organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are
connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in
communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as
individuals.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every
penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for
the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we
support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated
and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning
Point, we dont just offer you a job – we offer you a career.
**What benefits will I receive?**
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its a culture
supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career
– we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package
that includes:
* Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities
* 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
* An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
* Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
* Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
* Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
* A 247 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
* Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
* Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
* A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
_We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to
the vacancy before_
Turning Point
### Attached documents
*  [SM - Cook (1).pdf](https:join.turning-point.co.ukmembersmodulesjobV2fdownload.php?j=e812d8594a561ade&f=b9523581ce871f64&mode=job_s2)
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Birchwood is located in a community setting in Lees, Oldham.
Birchwood is a CQC Registered Nursing Home and offers packages of
rehabilitation to 16 adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years, who
experience severe and enduring mental health needs. We aspire to work in true
partnership with our residents.
We recognise that cooking and planning meals is an integral part of the
Rehabilitation pathway therefore good food that is nutritionally balanced and
varied diet with different choices is high on our agenda.
We are now looking for a committed and enthusiastic Cook to join our team
working 37 hours a week, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
If you enjoy making a difference to people’s quality of life, you might just
be the person we’re looking for.
### Role Responsibility
You will be responsible for cooking an assortment of dishes to suit a variety
of dietary needs. As the cook you will be expected to be involved in the
individuals we support with their meal choices and menu planning. You will be
jointly responsible for the ordering of stock, stock control and the managing
of a food budget. Good food, nutritionally balanced diet and choice is high on
our agenda.
The role will involve preparing and cooking meals, maintaining the highest
standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene and resolving customer
queries or requests.
You will jointly be responsible for overseeing compliance with the Foods
Standards Agency and local area Environmental Health Officer and Turning
Point’s policies and procedures relating to Food Hygiene.
The Cook at Birchwood will also be jointly responsible for supporting
residents with cooking skills by offering individual and group cooking
sessions. This will require a Cook who has good interpersonal skills and an
ability to motivate and engage those that we support.
### The Ideal Candidate
If you have worked within a catering industry, hold NVQ Level 1 and 2 or
equivalent and Food Hygiene Level 2 or City and Guilds7061 & 2, then this is
the ideal career opportunity for an experienced, talented Cook.
You should have an understanding of supporting people with a mental health
needs and have excellent chef skills with a good technical competence in the
preparation and serving of food. You will have a good understanding of
allergies legislation and a good knowledge of food diversity including Halal,
Kosher and Vegan Diets amongst others, taking into consideration nutritional
needs along with Service Users’ preferences.
The Cook at Birchwood will also be jointly responsible for supporting
residents with cooking skills by offering individual and group cooking
sessions. This will require a Cook who has good interpersonal skills and an
ability to motivate and engage those that we support.
### About us
**Why Turning Point?**
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations
across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our
organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are
connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in
communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as
individuals.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every
penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for
the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we
support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated
and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning
Point, we dont just offer you a job – we offer you a career.
**What benefits will I receive?**
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its a culture
supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career
– we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package
that includes:
* Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities
* 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
* An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
* Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
* Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
* Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
* A 247 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
* Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
* Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
* A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
_We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to
the vacancy before_
Turning Point
### Attached documents
*  [SM - Cook (1).pdf](https:join.turning-point.co.ukmembersmodulesjobV2fdownload.php?j=e812d8594a561ade&f=b9523581ce871f64&mode=job_s2)
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