Cook - Living Options

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:
Ref: 26-099-CO-TL-WEB
Job Role: Cook - Living Options
Location: Twisel Lodge, Holywood 19A Church Avenue, Holywood, BT18 9BJ
Salary £13.45 per hour
Hours: Days - 6 hours per day x 5 days per week (Monday - Friday flexibility on these days may be considered.)
The Service
Twisel Lodge in Holywood Co. Down, is a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 8 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs.
For most of our residents Twisel Lodge is their home however as part of the eight-person service, we also provide a respite' facility through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role.
The Role
The Cook provides meals, snacks and refreshments for residents with a range of needs in a small residential home.
They will prepare meals in line with individual resident care plans and be responsible for health and safety within the kitchen.
Benefits

• Annual Leave 5.6 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service and 7 weeks after 10 years' service.
• Cedar offer an enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee
• contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Investor in People accredited organisation with a commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
• Recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance.
• Access 24/7 Doctors Line.
• Health Cashback scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.

Essential Criteria

1. Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate CPD certified.
2. 6 months experience of working within a similar environment.
3. Understanding of responsibilities under HSAW Act, COSHH and Infection Control.
4. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
5. Ability to prepare and cook a healthy and varied diet to meet the needs and preferences of residents

Desirable Criteria
1. Knowledge of providing meals for individuals who have care needs that may include S.a.L.T recommendations.
Closing Date: 28th May 2026 at 10am
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Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.
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