Bank Cook

MISSION CARE; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Bank Cook, where you'll contribute to the well-being of vulnerable adults through quality meal preparation and kitchen management. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression while ensuring that the food needs of residents are met.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development programme

Pay Reviews

Paid DBS Check

Pension scheme enrolment

Qualifications

• Experience in catering with a focus on food safety regulations.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team and manage meal planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and oversee shift operations.
• Plan high-quality, appetizing meals while adhering to food safety.
• Supervise Catering Assistants and manage food stock.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Job description

Enjoy making a difference to someone`s life? Become a Bank Cook today!

Mission Care has had the privilege of providing residential and nursing care to vulnerable adults in South London for over 110 years, with Good CQC ratings across all our homes. Today we have five homes, four in the London Borough of Bromley, and one in East Dulwich. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional person-centred care to all of our residents.

We now have exciting opportunities for a Bank Cook to join our incredible teams within our Elmwood, Greenhill or Homefield nursing home on a 0 hour contract.

In return for your hard work, we will offer you the following:

·Comprehensive learning and development programme

·Pay Reviews

·Paid DBS Check

·Pension scheme enrolment

Summary of Bank Cook duties:

As a Bank Cook in one of our homes, you will be leading a team in the kitchen and responsible for the smooth running of every shift. Main duties include:

·Ensuring that our residents’ food needs are met and that their wishes and expectations are being exceeded.

·Carefully planning meals to ensure that they are ofhigh quality and appetizingly presented, and that food safety guidelines are followed at all times

·Ordering food stock, adhering to budgets when ordering ingredients from suppliers

·Supervising Catering Assistants, ensuring they understand their duties and perform them to a high standard

·Ensuring all appropriate records are in place in accordance with Environmental Health and the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority Guidelines

·Ensuring all areas of the kitchen, including storage areas, are kept meticulously clean and tidy at all times

·Ensuring that food is stored and cooked in accordance with Environmental Health Regulations

·Assuring the quality of food items delivered to the kitchen

·Regular stock rotation of provisions in refrigerators, freezers and store rooms

·Using and cleaning all equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines

·Maintaining a safe environment for residents at all times

·Adhering to the Fire Policy, COSHH Regulations and all other Health and Safety procedures

In return for your hard work, you will receive support and guidance through your journey at Mission Care, as well as opportunities to progress your career.

Apply today to join our dedicated team!

Please note, due to the high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted.