Care Home Chef
Location: Lincoln, Skellingthorpe
Full Time or Part Time available
Salary: £DOE
Our client is recruiting for a reliable and experienced cook to join their busy kitchen and team. A person who has high standards in quality and presentation, delivering the very best nutritional meals. So, if you have a passion for cooking and a passion for the elderly and would like to join a supportive and inclusive team then this could be the role for you!
You would be able to work within budgets as set by the home manager.
The residents prefer good old fashioned home cooking for example: Sunday Roast's and for puddings their residents enjoy a jam sponge or crumble with custard.
For Birthdays they make a special effort to celebrate so our Cooks and KA's make a range of cakes and sponges for these special occasion's
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS / PVG check.
As a Cook you will be responsible for:
- Preparing and serving meals and beverages as required.
- To work in accordance with the homes policies.
- To carry out kitchen duties ensuring a high standard of hygiene at all times.
- To use resources effectively and order food.
- Report any issues or matters raised by service users concerning catering to the Care Centre Manager
- Attend mandatory and in house training as required
- Understand COSHH
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene records as required
As Cook it preferable for you to have:
- Minimum qualification NVQ Level 2 or 706/2 in Catering, Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate
- Knowledge of textured and modified diets
- Experience in a care, hospital or commercial kitchen setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training can be provided
- Have good verbal and written skills
- To have the ability to relate to our residents in a kind and courteous manner
Benefits
- A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
- The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications "learn while you earn!"
- 4-weekly pay periods
- Full training given
- Paid induction and shadow shifts
- E - Learning incentive scheme
- Paid holiday
- Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
- Rewards scheme for all staff
- Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00