Cook

Akari Care Limited; Jesmond; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate care provider in British Columbia is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents. The ideal candidate will lead a kitchen team, considering individual dietary needs, and create menus. A background in similar environments and supervisory experience is essential. The role also includes personal development opportunities in a supportive community environment, along with additional benefits such as a pension contribution and fully funded training.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Fully funded training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Head Cook in similar environments.
• Supervisory or Line Management experience is required.
• Ability to create appealing menus and lead a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Coach and develop a kitchen team.
• Ensure individual dietary requirements are considered.
• Create menus and present food attractively.

Skills

Leadership and team motivation

Adaptability

Caring nature

Effective communication

Education

City & Guilds 706 1&2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Main duties of the job

The Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, wholesome, and nutritious meals for the residents. They will work closely with the care team to ensure individual dietary requirements, cultural, and religious backgrounds are taken into account. The Cook will also have the opportunity to coach and develop a team, fostering a sense of community and personal growth.

About us

Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential and nursing care homes, focused on creating a personalized and compassionate environment for their residents. With a strong emphasis on community and individual care, Akari Care is committed to empowering their staff to make a positive difference in the lives of older people.

Job responsibilities

We seek a Cook who is passionate about making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. We are mindful of individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds and assess impacts on meal choices to deliver personalized service.

As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up, and arrange food trollies in an attractive way to stimulate appetite.

You will coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through, supporting their personal development needs.

Matching our values of personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring, compassionate nature, we offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults.

Requirements

• City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Head chef or Head Cook experience with a similar environment/surrounding
• Supervisory or Line Management experience
• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach
• Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What we offer

• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (full-time, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• Opportunity to grow and develop personally and professionally
• Engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

Person Specification

As above, see requirements and expectations.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment/surrounding
• Supervisory or Line Management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous criminal convictions.