Assistant Cook

Holmes Care Group; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Cook to support meal preparation and kitchen operations. The role includes coordinating with the Cook, ensuring food quality and cleanliness, and adhering to dietary requirements. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of food service experience and either possess or be pursuing an Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate. Join our dedicated team to make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted health club memberships

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least one year of food service experience is required.
• Must complete or be working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook in preparing and serving nutritious meals.
• Review menus with the Cook.
• Ensure food quality and presentation is maintained.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu coordination

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Kitchen cleanliness

Stock management

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Celebrating over 42 years in the care industry, Holmes Care Group is an award‑winning, family‑run care group, founded in 1982. The Group started with just one home and today employs over 1500 people across 23 homes around the UK!

From our Head Office in Upminster, Essex, we strive to ensure and oversee the best standards of care across our range of services.

Assistant Cook

We are Holmes Care Group!

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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.