Assistant Cook

Somerset Care; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing varied menus, managing food stock, and ensuring a clean kitchen. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Cook/Chef in a care setting and a Level 2 QCF qualification in catering. Benefits include access to earned wages, training opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wagestream: access earned wages early

Discounts at thousands of retailers

Exceptional training & development

24/7 free counselling service

Fully paid induction and DBS

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Cook/Chef within a Care Setting.
• Must have a Level 2 QCF qualification in catering or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard varied menus reflecting individual dietary requirements.
• Manage and order food stock.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen.
• Collaborate with kitchen assistant for food preparation and serving.

Skills

Experience as a Cook/Chef

Level 2 QCF qualification in catering

Job description

Job Role: Assistant Cook

Hours: 22 hours per week

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour (£13.26 per hour on the weekend)

Location: Moorhaven, Normandy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JT

Shift Patterns:

Shifts will vary between the hours of 7:30am/8:00am till 15:00pm/17:00pm to include alternate weekends

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working as a Cook/Chef within a Care Setting, you must have a Level 2 QCF qualification in catering or demonstrable experience in working as a Chef or a Cook.

About Us:

As a major care provider in Southern England and one of the largest not-for-profit care companies in the UK, Somerset Care offers an extensive, holistic range of care and support services, tailored to an individual's needs.

About the Role:

As a cook you will:

• Provide a high standard or varied menus, reflecting individual dietary requirements, and ensuring nutritional value is monitored.
• To manage and order food stock.
• Supporting with maintaining a clean and safe kitchen to a high standard.
• To work with the kitchen assistant in the preparation and serving of food.

Benefits:

At Somerset Care, we place a strong emphasis on supporting our team and providing them with outstanding benefits:

• Wagestream: Access your earned wages before payday.
• So Much More Rewarding: Save an average of £1,000 annually with discounts at thousands of high street retailers.
• Exceptional training & development with recognised qualifications.
• The Hubonline learning platform - your one-stop destination for continued growth.
• 24/7 Free counselling service for you and your family.
• Fully paid induction and DBS paid by Somerset Care.
• And much more!