Bank Cook at Croft Meadow

Shaw Healthcare; Steyning; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned care provider in Steyning is seeking a Bank Cook to prepare and serve meals, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene. The ideal candidate will manage the catering team, cater to residents' dietary needs, and maintain accurate catering records. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact the lives of residents positively.

Benefits

In-house training and development programs

Recognition awards for employees

Employee ownership benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents in a timely manner.
• Experience maintaining catering records in accordance with HACCP.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety and Welfare standards.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Home Manager to ensure high-quality food services.
• Provide a varied diet catering to cultural preferences.
• Order supplies within the catering budget.

Skills

Catering management

Communication skills

Hygiene compliance

Job description

Job Overview

• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in‑house training on a diverse range of topics.
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long‑service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

  You will liaise with our Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and staff to ensure high‑quality fresh, home‑cooked food is provided every day. You will also establish a rapport with our residents and their families in order to satisfy their dietary needs. This will include, but not limited to:

  • Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
  • Providing a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.
  • Catering for celebrations and other events in our Home.
  • Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook.
  • Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.
  • Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulators and Local Authorities.
  • Maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
  • Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.
• Ability to manage the Catering Team.
• Shaw healthcare is looking for a Bank Cook who is ready to make a positive impact at Croft Meadow, a modern 60‑bed care facility made up of nine self‑contained living units that are suitable for a wide range of care purposes, including dementia care, respite and residential care.
• We operate using employee‑ownership principles and are the Employee‑Owned Business of the Year 2024.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee‑Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra‑care flats.