Cook

Working Hours: 25 Hours Per Week (Monday - Friday 9:00am-2:15pm, including a 15 minute break)
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Working style: On-Site
Closing date: 11:59pm, 22 November 2026 
Interview Method: Face to Face
You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

 

Pre-employment checks

If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre-employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process and includes:

• Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
• Proof of Manchester Residency –  Roles at Grade 1 to 3, traineeships, or apprenticeships will initially only be advertised to Manchester residents and internal candidates. An applicant is classed as a resident of Manchester if they live within the boundaries of the City of Manchester; i.e. Any Council Tax liability for their home would be with Manchester City Council. To check if you fall under the Manchester City Council boundary please visit - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council 
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice . We have a policy on the secure handling, storage and use of DBS information, as well as a policy on the recruitment and employment of ex-offenders. Both policies are available on request - If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to GOV UK for details for how to obtain your Police check or Certificates of Good Character.

For more information on these checks, please visit checks page

We are looking for a compassionate, organised and adaptable individual who can provide a consistently high-quality catering service in a fast-paced environment. You will have a customer-focused approach, strong organisational skills and an understanding of the importance that nutritious meals can have on the wellbeing of vulnerable residents. You'll be comfortable working independently while maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness and service delivery.

We'll use the following essential criteria to decide which candidates to invite to assessment. Please use your personal statement to provide evidence against each criterion, supported by relevant examples:

• Experience of working in a catering environment and preparing meals for large groups of people.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety requirements, and safe kitchen working practices.
• Ability to plan and organise workloads effectively, including menu planning, stock management and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide a customer-focused service.
• A flexible, compassionate and non-judgemental approach when working within a service supporting vulnerable adults.

Please include in your personal statement an example of when you have catered for a large number of people and explain your role in ensuring the successful delivery of the service.