Assistant Cook - Day Services

Sunderland Care and Support Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care service provider in the UK is seeking a catering assistant to join a small team in an industrial kitchen. The successful applicant will assist in food preparation while maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction. This role offers a starting salary of £25,583, excellent training opportunities, and a positive work culture. Applicants are encouraged to check qualifications and expectations outlined in the job description prior to application.

Benefits

In-depth induction programme

Positive job culture

Excellent training opportunities

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Career development opportunities

Regular 1-1 supervision

Annual appraisal

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in food preparation and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Skills to work within health and safety regulations.
• Capacity to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food and beverages.
• Deputise in the absence of the cook.
• Prepare and serve food per quality standards.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Promote health and safety in all operations.
• Keep training on new initiatives and regulations.
• Manage kitchen waste effectively.
• Safeguard human rights of individuals in care.
• Provide care and support based on individual needs.

Job description

Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the Northeast delivering a range of services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We provide person centred innovate services that improve the lives of the people we serve.

Our mission is to provide customers with the care and support they need to live happy, healthy and successful lives.

We value all our staff and believe investing in them through training and development forms the foundation to deliver excellence in care. A job with us not only makes a difference to our customers lives but can also be lifechanging for you.

The successful applicant with be working as part of a small team in an industrial kitchen providing meals to people with varied diets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of all food and beverages as and when required, as directed by the cook, assistant cook or manager, whilst ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• To deputise in the absence of the cook
• To prepare and serve food in accordance with defined standards and quality, working within CQC /OFSTED guidelines regarding current health safety and hygiene legislation and Health and Safety policy, with the aim of achieving high standards of customer care and good quality at low cost.
• To help to maintain excellent standards within the kitchen to meet the needs of environmental health and to help maintain current hygiene rating of 5 star.
• To promote and participate in a proactive approach to Health and Safety in the delivery of all catering operations.
• To keep abreast of new initiatives, systems, and regulations through regular training.
• Promote effective waste management within the kitchen.
• Safeguard people’s human rights at all times and ensure that the care and support provided, protects people, and ensures their safety and well-being.
• Work as part of a team, to provide practical, emotional and flexible care and support, geared to the needs and goals of the individual, as identified within their Care Plan.

Benefits

• an in-depth Induction programme which will support you in your own personal development.
• A starting salary of £25,583 (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)
• A positive and rewarding job role and culture
• Excellent training opportunities
• A pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Career development opportunities
• 6-month Probationary period
• Regular 1-1 supervision
• Annual appraisal

Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with Northeast Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder. We will contact candidates to arrange an appropriate time to carry out an interview.

If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check.

For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website; https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk