Location: Dudley Rate: £13.70 per hour (PAYE) Contract: Part-time, Temporary Working Pattern Rotating schedule: Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 12:00-17:00 Week 2: Thursday, Friday - 12:00-17:00; Saturday, Sunday - 10:00-14:00 Role Overview We are looking for a reliable, caring Cook to prepare meals and snacks for children and young people in our residential home. You will follow dietary requirements and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety at all times. Key Responsibilities Plan and cook varied, nutritious meals and snacks suitable for children and young people of different ages Follow individual dietary plans, allergies, cultural and religious requirements strictly Source, store, and rotate food stock; minimise waste and work within budget Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations Keep kitchen, equipment, and dining areas clean, tidy, and sanitised Work as part of the team to provide a warm, welcoming environment for the young people Record menus, temperatures, and stock as required Support the home's values and safeguarding policies at all times Person Specification Experience cooking in a catering, care, or school setting - essential Knowledge of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 or above preferred) Understanding of special diets, allergies, and nutritional needs Calm, reliable, and able to work independently Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Able to pass enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment clearances Flexible and happy to work the published rotating pattern to currently have a Enhanced DBS check or to be willing to undergo one. What We Offer £13.70 per hour, paid via PAYE Free on-site parking Enhanced DBS check Induction and ongoing training Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates