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Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals and beverages on time
Plan varied, seasonal menus that meet nutritional and dietary needs
Liaise with care teams and customers to create personalised menus
Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and COSHH regulations
Manage food stocks, orders, and budgets effectively
Supervise and support catering staff, including training and rota planning
Provide catering for events, parties, and special occasions
Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements

Recognised catering qualification (or willingness to work towards this)
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or Level 4) and HACCP accreditation
Experience working in a kitchen environment
Ability to plan menus, manage budgets, and maintain records
Knowledge of health and safety, food hygiene, and infection control principles
Good communication and organisational skills
A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire

About Leonard Cheshire
Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible., Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.

£14.00 per hour | 30 hours per week | Agnes Court, Banbury

A home, not just a service
Our Agnes Court service supports adults with learning disabilities and additional needs to live their lives their way. The kitchen is the heart of our home - where we create fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals that bring people together. You'll plan menus, prepare food, and work closely with our care teams to make sure everyone's individual dietary needs are met.

Your working hours
This is a part-time role offering 30 hours per week, on a 2 week rota:
Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday (7am - 3pm each day)
Week 2 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (7am - 3pm each day)

Why you'll love working here
As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:
28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits
Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover
Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
Career development: Opportunities for recognised catering qualifications
Free DBS check
Employee Assistance Programme - support when you need it most