Assistant Cook - Elder Care Kitchen Lead (Flexible Hours)

NHS Jobs; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking an Assistant Cook to support elderly residents with nutritious meals and engaging kitchen activity. You will create menus, plate meals, and present food attractively to stimulate appetite in a caring environment.

You will lead by example and coach a small kitchen team, while adapting to residents’ dietary needs and cultural preferences. A 20-hour-per-week role with flexible patterns is offered for ongoing development and career growth.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706 1&2 or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards.
• Supervisory or Line Management experience.
• Caring nature with a personal approach.
• Proven ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable and engaging persona.
• Respect everyone and treat others well.
• Resilient and adaptable to colleagues and residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Create menus and plate meals for residents.
• Arrange food trollies in an attractive way for residents to gain appetite.
• Coach a team and develop ideas into action.
• Align with values of personalised excellence and community spirit.
• Support vulnerable residents with compassionate care.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

City & Guilds 706 1&2 or equivalent

Supervisory/Line Management experience

Caring nature

Team leadership

Flexibility

People skills

Education

City & Guilds 706 1&2 or equivalent

Job description

Akari Care is seeking an Assistant Cook to support elderly residents with nutritious meals and engaging kitchen activity. You will create menus, plate meals, and present food attractively to stimulate appetite in a caring environment.

You will lead by example and coach a small kitchen team, while adapting to residents’ dietary needs and cultural preferences. A 20-hour-per-week role with flexible patterns is offered for ongoing development and career growth.