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Cook/Chef

Job details
Posting date: 05 March 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 13 March 2026
Location: ST6 2JE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Headway North Staffordshire
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

JOB VACANCY – COOK ️
Headway North Staffordshire is a rehabilitation facility for adults that have an aquired brain injury. Here, we see ability - not disability!

Headway North Staffordshire is recruiting a Cook to join our team, supporting brain injury survivors through nutritious, balanced meals in a supportive environment
25+ hours per week
£13.12ph

Essential requirements:
✔️ Experience in a catering or kitchen environment
✔️ Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations
✔️ Ability to plan and prepare balanced, nutritional meals
✔️ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✔️ Good communication and organisational skills
✔️ Awareness of allergens and safe food handling practices

Desirable:
⭐ Experience working with vulnerable adults
⭐ Basic Food Hygiene or Level 2 Food Safety qualification
⭐ Knowledge of dietary requirements
⭐ Experience in menu planning and budgeting
⭐ Full driving licence

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