Bank Cook

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Brechin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Brechin is seeking a Bank Cook. This role involves preparing and serving nourishing meals that cater to residents' dietary needs. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, planning menus with the Head Chef, and ensuring food safety standards. Candidates should possess culinary qualifications and excellent communication skills to work effectively within a team. The position offers a contract on a flexible basis, aiming to create joy through meals in a caring environment.

Benefits

Onsite Parking

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706 '1 & 2' or equivalent qualification achieved or working towards.
• Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate ensuring best practices in food safety.
• Good communication skills understanding residents’ dietary needs.
• Ability to work independently and lead in the kitchen when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals following dietary needs.
• Plan menus with the Head Chef for balanced nutritious diets.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and food production.
• Maintain accurate food supply records and monitor food safety.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and assist in ordering supplies.
• Uphold health and safety standards in kitchen and dining.
• Oversee cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Culinary Qualifications

Team Player

Food Hygiene

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

City & Guilds 706 '1 & 2' or equivalent qualification

Job description

Bank Cook

Catering and Hospitality - Bearehill Care Home

Contract: Bank

Salary: £13.00 Per Hour

Shift type: Days

Contracted hours:

Our care home, set in beautiful grounds within the town of Brechin, provides the highest standards of Residential, Nursing, Dementia, and Respite care for up to 49-residents.

We’re looking for a skilled Cook to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high‑quality, well‑balanced meals every day.

Why This Role Matters

As Bank Cook, you’ll do more than just cook, you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.

What You’ll Do

• Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
• Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
• Kitchen Management: Take charge of day‑to‑day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
• Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 "1 & 2", or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
• Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen, when the Head Chef isn’t available.

Desired Experience

• Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
• Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you join our team. Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well‑being of those in our care.

Contract Details

• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided