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Job Description
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- NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking.
- Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene.
- Allergy Awareness
- 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.
- Experience of working in a similar role within catering.
- Manual Handling.
- Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations.
- NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking.
- Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene.
- Allergy Awareness
- 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.
- Experience of working in a similar role within catering.
- Manual Handling.
- Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations.
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.
Details
Date posted
13 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14,286 a year (£23,810 FTE pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
RAI1105168
Job locations
Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough,
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 2HS
Job descriptionJob 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 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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Address
Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough,
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 2HS
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Address
Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough,
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 2HS
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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