Bank Cook

Medirest Signature; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare catering service in Blackburn is seeking a passionate Bank Cook/Chef. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supervising staff. Candidates should have prior experience in the care sector and hold a food hygiene certificate. This role offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits, including discounts and free meals on duty.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee Discount Scheme

Free meals on duty

NHS Blue light card

Qualifications

• Holder of a food hygiene certificate.
• Experience in the care sector preferred.
• Able to liaise with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals, hot and cold.
• Maintain sanitation in the kitchen.
• Supervise and train Kitchen Staff.

Skills

Cooking skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication

Menu planning

Hygiene standards

Education

City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Bank Cook/Cook

Cygnet Fountains is a 34 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation service for men

We are currently recruiting for Bank Cook/Chefwho is passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You will work flexible bank shifts on an ad-hoc basis as and when required to suit your availability and lifestyle. Shift times are usually 8am - 4pm including weekends - however this may vary depending on the needs of the service.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

You're day-to-day...

• Prepare, cook and serve meals, hot and cold, as appropriate.
• To maintain the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen.
• To perform whatever duties the duty chef deems necessary.
• Be responsible for the washing up after meals and the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area.
• Maintain an accurate record / list of food supplies, freezer temperatures requirements, etc. where requested / required.
• Order stocks and check deliveries, as well as check and value stocks as required by the Head Chef.
• Supervise and train Kitchen Staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

You are...

• A skilledChef/Cookwho can work under pressure
• Preferably experienced in the care sector
• Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets
• The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
• Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
• Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

In return, we'll offer you:

• Flexible working
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Free meals on duty
• NHS Blue light card - A wide range of discounts and offers from categories such as holidays, rail travel, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many other items.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.