Head Cook
40 or 45hrs per week, alternate weekends, shifts between 7am- 6pm
We are looking for an experienced Head Cook to join our hardworking catering team at Wyndham House care home in Kings Lynn. Our kitchen team are passionate about our residents getting the best quality food, tailored to their tastes.
The Head Cook will be interested in a rewarding career, ideally with experience in managing and developing a quality catering service for up to 40 residents, guests, and visitors. If you have a passion for cooking, strong leadership abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits and culture:
- We live by our company values - we are one big family, everything we do is from the heart, caring is our passion, always have fun, nothing is too much.
- Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5
- Variety - no two days are the same!
- Annual Leave 28 days
- FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
- No DBS fees.
- Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
- Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
- Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £400
- Being part of an award winning organisation!
Key responsibilities of the Head Cook:
- Prepare and cook daily meals, home baked products will be made in house should be available for residents and visitors to the home.
- Collaborate with the wellbeing team to infuse food-related activities with joy and nourishment. Whether it's a themed event or a cosy afternoon tea, your creations will contribute to residents' overall well-being.
- Develop a portfolio of evidence to showcase the impact of the catering department has on residents using the service.
- Manage a small department team and provide mentorship, instruction and demonstration to develop staff.
- To act as point of contact to all internal and external suppliers in line with company policies.
- Keeping stock secure, storing appropriately to avoid unnecessary wastage and deterioration of foodstuffs.
- Ensure rota management is consistently fair with a 2-week rolling rota.
- Operate a professional kitchen where safety is paramount. Comply with regulations, uphold hygiene standards, and create a secure environment for everyone.
- Adapt to dietary requirements and allergens in keeping with our food standards.
- Facilitate department meetings and champion the company's values, infusing them into every interaction.