About the Role
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Cook to join our team at one of our care homes. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will play a vital role in providing well-presented and nutritious meals for our residents.
Your passion for food, combined with your person-first approach, will make a real difference to the life of our residents.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Plan and prepare well balanced and nutritious meals for our residents
* Liaise with residents, families, and the care team to ensure residents' dietary, individual and cultural needs are met
* Support the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering services
* Comply with all infection control and food safety procedures
* Perform administrative duties related to the kitchen operation such as stock taking, and food quality assessment
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of meals within a similar environment
* Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred but not essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to solve problems independently
Benefits
We offer a supportive, collaborative and caring team culture, continual learning and development opportunities, flexible working shifts and arrangements, internal transfers across our care homes and much more.
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about cooking and delivering exceptional service to our residents, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.