Cook

Abbeyfield; Amersham; On-site; GBP 34,428,000 - 35,149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 31 days paid leave

Medicash

Life Assurance

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield is seeking a Cook for Pratt House in Amersham to plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents, reflecting preferences and dietary needs in partnership with them.

The role requires a valid Food Hygiene certificate, experience cooking for groups, rotating stock, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. 36 hours per week, 08:30-17:30, with alternate weekend shifts; pay £13.35-£13.64 per hour.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Food Hygiene required with relevant kitchen experience.
• Proven track record cooking varied, healthy meals for large groups.
• Able to plan menus with resident input and dietary needs.
• Demonstrates strong organization for rotas, stock control and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook meals according to menus and residents' preferences.
• Monitor resident feedback on menu and food quality.
• Maintain stock rotation and control to meet budget.
• Supervise safe use of catering equipment and ensure cleanliness.
• Keep accurate records related to food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Food hygiene

Menu planning

Stock management

Education

Certificate in Food Hygiene

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values - Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence - and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a Cook to join our team at Pratt House.

Pratt House is a 29-bedded residential home, set in a quiet location in Amersham, offering support to our residents.

Role: Cook

Location: Pratt House, Quill Hall Lane, Amersham, HP6 6LU.

Pay: £13.35 - £13.64 per hour.

Hours: 36 hours per week. 08.30-17.30, including alternate weekend shifts.

The Role Of a Cook

• As a Care Home Cook; You'll develop, in consultation with residents, healthy balanced menus, with choices which reflect their needs and preferences.
• Plan, prepare and cook residents' meals from the agreed menu, taking into account personal preferences or recognised dietary requirements. The home uses food service provider, Apetito.
• Regularly seeking feedback, you'll monitor their satisfaction with the menu and quality of the food provided.
• Maintenance of a system of effective stock rotation and control is paramount, and by doing so, you will manage catering costs within the agreed catering budget.
• Oversee safe and proper use of catering equipment.
• Champion kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules and ensure your kitchen and store areas are clean and hygienic at all times. You will also oversee the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety.

Rewards And Benefits

• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!
• Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) including bank/public holidays
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Comprehensive induction
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You

• As a Cook, you'll have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene, and a track record of demonstrable experience of cooking varied, healthy and safe meals to large groups on a regular basis.
• You'll also be able to manage resources, planning rotas in advance to ensure continuity of the catering service.
• Be methodical and highly organised; the kitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked. INDB