Assistant Cook

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 5%

28 days annual leave

Uniform provided

DBS costs paid

Flexible working patterns

Training and development

Recognition and referrals

Personal development plans

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is seeking an Assistant Cook for a care home kitchen serving older residents. The role focuses on menu planning, preparing nutritious meals that respect individual, religious and cultural needs, and presenting meals to residents on trolleys.

The position includes coaching kitchen staff and working on a two-day and three-day rota across weeks. The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706 Parts 1 and 2 (or equivalent) and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, with supervisory

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706 Parts 1 and 2 (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Plan and create menus that meet residents' individual needs
• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals
• Ensure meals meet religious, cultural and personal dietary requirements
• Plate food and arrange food trolleys so meals appeal to residents
• Act as the link between the kitchen and the serving areas
• Coach and guide kitchen staff with their personal development
• Lead by example in the kitchen

Skills

Caring nature

Lead by example

Flexible

Resilient

Warm and respectful

Education

City & Guilds 706 Parts 1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

An Assistant Cook post in a care home kitchen run by Akari Care Limited for older residents. The work centres on planning menus and preparing nutritious meals that suit individual, religious and cultural needs, then plating and trolleying food so it appeals to residents. The hours are 25 a week, between 7am and 5.30pm, on a two-day and three-day rota alternating across weeks, and the role includes coaching kitchen staff. Applicants need a food hygiene certificate and a City & Guilds 706 qualification, or equivalent, plus supervisory experience.

What the job involves

• Plan and create menus that meet residents' individual needs
• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals
• Ensure meals meet religious, cultural and personal dietary requirements
• Plate food and arrange food trolleys so meals appeal to residents
• Act as the link between the kitchen and the serving areas
• Coach and guide kitchen staff with their personal development
• Lead by example in the kitchen

What’s required

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706 Parts 1 and 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

• Experience as an Assistant Cook or Cook in a similar environment
• Supervisory or line management experience

Skills & knowledge

• A caring nature, giving each person a personal approach
• Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes at short notice
• Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents
• Warm, approachable and respectful towards others

What’s offered

• Pension contribution of 5%
• 28 days annual leave, based on full-time hours and including bank holidays
• Uniform providedDBS check costs paid
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Support with personal development plans