Assistant Cook

Holmes Care Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Aberdeen is seeking an Assistant Cook to support kitchen operations and prepare nutritious meals for residents. The ideal candidate will have food service experience, knowledge in food hygiene, and a commitment to maintaining quality standards. Join our team to make a positive impact on our residents' lives.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

SSSC registration fees paid

Company pension scheme

Paid DBS/PVG application

Refer a Friend Scheme

Access to discounts and assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in food service of at least one year.
• Completion or working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook in preparing and serving meals.
• Review menus with the Cook.
• Ensure high quality and presentation of prepared food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area.
• Assist with stock taking and storage of goods.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Meal preparation

Kitchen maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We are Holmes Care Group!

Weekly Hours: 0

Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST: we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.

Benefits Package:

• Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements
• SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)
• Company pension scheme
• Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)
• Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider
• Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back
• Discounted Health Club memberships
• Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group
• Additional on-going training and development opportunities
• Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards
  
  

What does the day of an Assistant Cook look like?

Our Assistant Cooks are invaluable to our services and play a key role in supporting the Cook with the smooth running of the kitchen and preparing delicious meals for our residents:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Cook to coordinate, prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Working with the Cook to review menus
• Ensure prepared food is of high quality and presentation
• Adhere to individual dietary requirements and ensure adequate ingredients are readily available
• Cleaning and maintaining a tidy kitchen area (floors, cookers, fridges, etc.)
• Assisting with stock taking and the storage of goods, including checking deliveries
  
  

To be considered for this role you will have completed, or will be working towards, an Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate and will have a minimum of one year food service experience.

If you are ready to start a new career with the UK’s leading care home group, apply now or contact us via email [e-mail]. Together we can make a difference.