Assistant Cook

Meallmore Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider in Glasgow as an Assistant Cook, where you'll support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment while enjoying competitive benefits and a balanced work-life.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Overtime rates

Qualifications

• Strong cookery skills and creativity in preparing nutritious meals.
• A warm approach with genuine interest in residents' well-being.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in meal planning and preparation.
• Provide guidance on safe food options for residents.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and quality standards.
• Involved in menu development tailored to residents' needs.

Skills

Cookery skills

Creativity

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of food safety practices

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Assistant Cook

A little bit about us

Located in Glasgow, The Oaks offers modern, high-quality specialist care in a welcoming and inclusive setting. Meallmore, Scotland's most trusted care provider, is committed to delivering excellent care in great places to live and work. Join us in fostering a vibrant, supportive environment where residents feel valued.

Join an award-winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners.

Are you a passionate chef/cook looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Meallmore is the place to be!

As assistant chef/cook you’ll value one thing above all, kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. By joining Meallmore you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents.

Salary: £12.94per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Support the Head chef to organise, plan and prepare meals ensuring that all home cooked food not only looks and tastes delicious but also reflects the preferences and dietary requirements of each resident.

• Working alongside the Head Chef in providing guidance and training to care teams on understanding and implementing safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards

• Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards.

• You will be involved in menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong cookery skills and creativity in preparing home cooked nutritious meals for our residents

• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well being of our residents.

• Ability to work to deadlines meeting the needs of the residents

• Great communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of food safety practices

• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies is desirable but not essential

• A culinary qualification is desirable but not essential

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

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