Head Cook - Streets Meadow

Care Dorset Ltd; Alberta; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Care Dorset Ltd is seeking a passionate Head Cook to prepare nutritious meals and supervise kitchen staff at Streets Meadow. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for development and training. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food hygiene and catering, along with excellent cooking skills. Join us to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days

Enhanced maternity pay

Occupational sick pay entitlement

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Recognised catering qualification NVQ Level 2.
• Proven menu planning and stock control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals under the direction of the line manager.
• Plan menus within available budgets and order supplies.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain food hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Menu Planning

Stock Control

Cooking Skills

Food Preparation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Description

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Position title

Head Cook - Streets Meadow

Description

“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Do you have a passion for creating tasty and nutritious meals? Do you like supporting people while working with passion? If so, this role could be just right for you.

Location: Streets Meadow, Hanham Road, Wimborne

• £13.08 - £13.31 per hour
• 37-hour contract
• Development and ongoing training
• Refer a friend scheme up to £300
  
  

Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Occupational Sick pay entitlement
• Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction
• Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
• Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
• Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
  
  

About The Role

The Head Cook will prepare, cook and serve meals under the direction of the line manager and supervise kitchen staff. They will work within agreed principles and guidelines, with minimal supervision from the line manager. Work will be largely regulated by laid down procedures with little requirement for creative or innovatory thinking. Contacts will be generally routine or incidental involving the exchange of information on non-contentious matters.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Planning menus within available budgets and ordering supplies, maintaining stock and portion control.
• Preparation of meals in accordance with menu requirements including special dietary requirements.
• Supervise other kitchen staff.
• Maintain records as appropriate, including control of provisions.
• Maintain good practice in all matters relating to food preparation and use of kitchens.
• Order food and check as appropriate deliveries for quality, quantity and description.
• Any other lesser or comparable duties as required relating to the particular specialised function of the team or teams
  
  

Person Specification Must Haves

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Recognised catering qualification NVQ Level 2
• Excellent food hygiene and catering provision knowledge
• Proven Menu planning knowledge
• Stock control
• High level of practical cooking skills
• Demonstrable food preparation and catering experience
• Demonstrable handling and preparation
• Maintaining excellent hygiene in food preparation areas
  
  

Good To Have

• City and Guilds 706
• Budget management experience
• Supervisory experience
• Stock control
• Handling cash
• Supervisory skills
  
  

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people\'s lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the wellness of those we care for. Apply now and be part of a rewarding journey towards support and positive change!

Applications are managed by a third party, acting on behalf and with the permission of Care Dorset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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