Assistant Cook

TN United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is seeking a passionate Assistant Cook to join their award-winning team. This role is pivotal in enhancing the mealtime experience for residents, ensuring that meals are not only nutritious but also presented in an appealing manner. You will have the autonomy to create menus and lead a team, fostering a supportive environment that values personal development. If you thrive in a caring community and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of older people, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path with comprehensive training and growth potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Personal development support

Community environment

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Cook or Cook in similar environments.
• Ability to lead a team and adapt to changes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Create menus and plate food attractively for residents.
• Coach team members in personal development and service excellence.

Skills

Team Leadership

Adaptability

Caring Nature

Communication Skills

Education

City & Guilds 706 – 1&2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

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If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek an Assistant Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, 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. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all of our residents feel that they have a personalised 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 in order for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat.

Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs.

By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

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

What’s in it for you:

1. A competitive salary of £12.84 Per Hour
2. Pension contribution of 5%
3. Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
4. Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
5. 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
6. Fully funded training and development
7. Support with personal development plans
8. The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
9. An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included