Quarriers are currently recruiting a Senior Cook for our cutting-edge William Quarriers Scottish Epilepsy Centre (WQSEC) located in Govan! If variety and food creativity is your spice for life, then this is the perfect role for you!
Your new role
We are looking for a part time Senior Cook who will manage and deliver creative meals daily for patients and staff within WQSEC. You bring a flair for cooking and flourish in an environment where people have life changing experiences while being assessed for epilepsy and treatment outcomes.
As the Senior Cook you will play a key role in preparing nutritious tailored meals in line with patient dietary needs and ensure each person has a positive dining experience. You will be responsible for managing catering supplies, auditing and the opportunity to be creative designing menus which satisfy patients leaving them feeling fulfilled. You will be responsible for maintaining kitchen supplies, mentoring catering staff, working alongside the development manager supporting corporate events and ensuring that customer service is delivered to the highest standard.
Working pattern: This is a part time role working 3 days over 7. Working hours will be 10am – 6pm. A level of flexibility is required as you will be expected to cover team annual leave and arranged corporate events to support the wider catering service and delivery of appetising food to people who utilise the centre's conference space.
What you will need to bring to the role
- Creativity and understanding of food to be able to design and cater to individual dietary needs.
- Food hygiene certificate, Health & Safety and Infection Control is essential
- Previous experience mentoring and supporting staff.
- Skills and experience of working in a similar environment or at least 2 years of related experience in another setting cooking and meal preparation.
- Awareness of Environmental Health Standards.
- Flexible and reliable.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to work in a unique environment offering nutritional meals based on individual needs.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Training and development opportunities.
- HSF Health Cash Plans.
- 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
- £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c's apply).
- Life Assurance.
- Workplace Pension.
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile via Quarriers website.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.