Cook

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; Ardrossan; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension plan

Health cash plan

Discounts scheme

Care concierge service

Job summary

CrossReach is seeking a Cook for our care home to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals that support residents' health and enjoyment. You'll work two shifts a week, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, on a rota basis with alternate weekends.

Experience in a professional kitchen and a Food Hygiene qualification are essential, with a catering qualification considered an advantage. A care home or school kitchen background is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen is essential.
• Food Hygiene qualification is essential; catering qualification a plus.
• Care home or school kitchen experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks for residents.
• Plan menus that meet dietary, nutritional and cultural requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Monitor food stocks and support ordering and stock control.
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Support special events and celebrations through food preparation.
• Work with colleagues to reflect residents' preferences in menu choices.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

Good food plays an important part in daily life. As a Cook in our care home, you'll prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals that help residents stay healthy, feel valued and enjoy mealtimes that are often the highlight of their day.

You'll work two shifts per week, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, on a rota basis. Your shifts will include alternate weekends.

Working as part of a friendly team, you'll help create menus that reflect residents' preferences while ensuring meals meet a range of dietary and nutritional requirements.

What you will do

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks for residents
• Plan menus that meet dietary, nutritional and cultural requirements
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Monitor food stocks and support ordering and stock control
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented to a high standard
• Support special events and celebrations through food preparation
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure residents' preferences are reflected in menu choices

About you

You'll have experience working in a professional kitchen and be confident preparing meals for larger groups. Experience in a care home or school kitchen would be particularly helpful, but it isn't essential. You'll understand the importance of nutrition and be able to cater for a range of dietary requirements. A Food Hygiene qualification is essential, while a relevant catering qualification would be an advantage. Most importantly, you'll take pride in the food you prepare and understand the difference an enjoyable meal can make to someone's day.

Why work with us?

At CrossReach, you'll be part of a team that values quality, compassion and respect. You'll have the opportunity to use your skills in a role where the food you prepare contributes directly to residents' health, wellbeing and enjoyment of everyday life.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.

Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.

Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.

As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship.

You will also need to become amember of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.