Care Home Cook — Training, Benefits, Flexible Hours

Birchlands Care; Haxby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Training & development

Workplace pension

Overtime pay

Employee discount

Free DBS

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Job summary

Birchlands Care is seeking a Cook for Birchlands Nursing Home in Haxby to assist in food preparation and cooking for residents. You will follow menus, maintain high hygiene standards and support junior staff in catering tasks.

Experience in health care is beneficial; NVQ Level 2 in Catering is actively supported for progression. This role offers varied hours and opportunities for training and development within the home.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene and safety awareness
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and infection control
• Labeling and storage of food
• Kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance
• Attend in-service training on relevant topics
• Security procedures and resident safety

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cooking of meals for residents
• Follow menus and health & safety policies
• Supervise and train junior catering staff
• Train staff on Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and COSHH
• Ensure correct labeling and proper storage of foods
• Keep kitchen orderly, clean and secure
• Attend training for safety (Fire, Infection Control, Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH)
• Record accidents, incidents and complaints as required

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Job description

Birchlands Care is seeking a Cook for Birchlands Nursing Home in Haxby to assist in food preparation and cooking for residents. You will follow menus, maintain high hygiene standards and support junior staff in catering tasks.

Experience in health care is beneficial; NVQ Level 2 in Catering is actively supported for progression. This role offers varied hours and opportunities for training and development within the home.