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Bank Residential Cook- Maplehurst - Leeds

Care in Mind

Bank Residential Cook- Maplehurst - Leeds

£24960

Care in Mind, Moortown, Leeds

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dfceeed8e04d4e8896e10a7c98e05424

Full Job Description

  • Please note that training will be over 6 days at the Head Office in Stockport - Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed

  • Please note that we do not accept CV's and the application must be completed in full.

  • Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

  • We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

  • We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

  • Please note Care in Mind do not have a sponsorship license and are therefore unable to offer sponsorship to candidates requiring this.

    Experience of working as a Cook is desirable, but training will be provided for those applicants that can cook and produce good food

  • Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others

  • Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)

  • An Understanding of the issues around confidentiality and safeguarding

  • The ability to form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users


    • Desirable Criteria of requirements of a Cook
  • City & Guilds 706 part 1 & 2 in Catering Services, NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent qualification.

  • Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

  • Previous experience of working as a Cook

  • Previous experience of supporting service users with eating disorders, Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children's homes. The young people we care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.