Care Home Cook

TN United Kingdom; Driffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Gesundheitswesen sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Koch, um ein kleines Küchenteam zu leiten und köstliche, nahrhafte Mahlzeiten für die Bewohner eines Pflegeheims zuzubereiten. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Planung von Menüs, die Zubereitung von Speisen und die Einhaltung von Hygiene- und Sicherheitsstandards. Sie werden in einem unterstützenden Team arbeiten, das Wert auf die Zufriedenheit der Bewohner legt. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Ihre Kochkünste in einem positiven Umfeld einzubringen und gleichzeitig eine wichtige Rolle im Wohlbefinden der Bewohner zu spielen.

Benefits

Kostenlose Schulungen und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Wöchentliche Bezahlung

Flexibles Arbeitsmuster

Kostenlose Uniform

Zugang zu allen festen Stellenangeboten

Pensionsplan

Mitarbeiteranerkennungsprogramme

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in einer ähnlichen Rolle, vorzugsweise in einem Pflegeheim oder Krankenhaus.
• Kenntnisse über Ernährung und spezielle diätetische Anforderungen für ältere Menschen.

Responsibilities

• Planung eines wöchentlichen Menüs mit vegetarischen/veganen Optionen.
• Zubereitung von schmackhaftem, hochwertigem Essen unter Einhaltung von Hygienevorschriften.

Skills

Erfahrung als Koch

Kenntnisse in Ernährung

Teamarbeit

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Flexibilität

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Job description

Atrium Healthcare is seeking a cook with previous experience within a care home setting to support our client based in Driffield. The ideal candidate will have a drive and passion for cooking nutritious and delicious meals for our clients' residents as well as leading a small kitchen team. We believe that great food is an essential part of residents' well-being, and as a cook you will play a vital role in ensuring they receive nutritious, appetising meals whilst meeting varying dietary requirements of residents.

The job role will entail the following tasks:

1. Complete a food shop. (Site will confirm if needed)
2. Planning a weekly hot food menu, to include a vegetarian/vegan option (must ask service users for opinions on meals they enjoy)
3. Preparing delicious, high-quality food
4. Listening and acting on feedback
5. Kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
6. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

The ideal candidate will have the following:

1. Proven experience as a Cook in a similar setting (preferably in a care home, hospital, or senior living facility).
2. Knowledge of nutrition and special dietary requirements for the elderly.
3. Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with a team and communicate effectively.
5. Compassionate, patient, and attentive to the needs of the residents.
6. Flexibility to work on weekends and holidays, as needed.
7. Relevant culinary qualifications are a plus but not mandatory.

In return the company will offer you:

1. Free fully comprehensive training and development support
2. Ongoing training opportunities
3. Staff recognition awards
4. Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals
5. Weekly Pay
6. Flexible working pattern
7. Friendly on call team, 24/7
8. Pension scheme
9. Free uniform
10. Access to all permanent vacancies

As an agency staff member, you will have the flexibility with working hours whilst also benefiting from competitive rates of pay and opportunities for ongoing training. We understand the importance of work-life balance and we want our staff to remain positive and motivated - most importantly happy.

Atrium is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to international and local employment laws and regulations. All open positions offered by Atrium are subject to specific job requirements, however, we endeavour to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion, or age.

If this position is of interest for you then please apply!