Cook * 40 hrs

VRF - 178089Cook - Oakland Village£27,976.00 per annum40 Hours per week - Permananet contract5th August 2026About the roleTo prepare and cook food for the customers within the service, including considerations of specific dietary requirements and cultural considerationsWhat you'll be doingProactively approach the promotion of traditional values, demonstrating pride in the work and service delivery.To ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of vulnerable adults, young people and children in line with Safeguarding regulations.Attending all training courses and delivering on the outcomes.Any other duties as required by the role.Regular monitoring stock and equipment to ensure satisfactory levels are maintainedEnsuring that the kitchen, kitchen equipment and dining room are clear, clean and tidy before, during and after service in order to meet the Food Standards Agency requirementsThe ability to communicate effectively at all levelsApplying a proactive approach in the promotion of traditional values, demonstrating pride in the work and service deliveryEnsuring that the following are always adhered to: Fod and Kitchen hygieneHealth and Safety legislatin and an understanding of COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health)To ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of vulnerable adults, young people and children in line with Safeguarding regulations.Attending all training courses and delivering on the outcomesAny other duties as required by the roleWho we're looking for?The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a teamThe ability to prioritise and act on own initiativesReliable and punctualAbility to maintain confidentialityFlexibleProfessionalTeam PlayerInterpersonal skillsTrained in Health and Safety, Food Safety and Food HygieneExperience of food preparation and cooking in a busy kitchen environmentExperience in maintaining high standards in food preparation and cleanlinessWhy join us?This is not just a ‘job' this is the feeling of knowing that you are part of something bigger and being able to go home each day with job satisfaction and pride in what is achieved by Trident Group every day.Our purpose is putting people and communities at the heart of our services and the safe homes we provide. To deliver against our purpose we will be:TrustworthyCollaborativeAccountablePeople FocusedCaring in all we doThe benefits34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional daysA day off for your birthday4 days off when you move homeLife assurance (3 x salary)Employee Assistance programme & wellbeing programmeFlexible Working optionsLearning & Development opportunitiesWho we are?Trident Group has over 60 years' experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,600 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs more than 650 staff, works with volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships for many more.The Group consists of;Trident Housing, which provides landlord services for the Group in respect of housing management and maintenanceTrident Reach, which is a registered care and support charity delivering trauma informed care and support services.We celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and as a trauma informed organisation we are continually striving to build a community where everyone feels valued, respected and equally guided by our beacon of hope.As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessiblecommunicating and promoting vacanciesoffering an interview to disabled peopleanticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as requiredsupporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in workat least one activity that will make a difference for disabled peopleHow to apply?If you think this role is a good fit for you, click apply and upload your CV!All applicants must provide their right to work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live in the UK.As an organisation we do not offer visa sponsorships. Only applicants with existing right to work in the UK will be consdidered.Relevant roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from Disclosure and barring service (DBS).We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.At Trident Group, we only consider agency introductions where a signed agreement is in place, and where the agency has been specifically contacted by a member of our People & Culture Team. We do not accept responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited or speculative CV submissions made directly to our employees or outside of the above.TPBN1_UKTJ