Cook

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care facility in Bicester is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a professional kitchen and a passion for delivering high-quality meals tailored to residents' nutritional needs. Responsibilities include preparing meals and working alongside a caring team to enhance the dining experience. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including 28 days of holiday and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay rates at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Discounts via Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards'

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Confidence in engaging with elderly residents.
• Ability to provide meals for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents.
• Understand and accommodate personal preferences of residents.
• Work alongside a friendly catering team.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Catering for specialist diets

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Engagement with elderly residents

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking

Job description

Cook Location: Langford View , Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6EW Pay rate: £13.08 per hour (Weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted hours: 25 hours per week Shift times: 7:00am - 4:00pm (Monday-Friday & Working alternate weekends) ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents. Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to
understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes. At Langford View we offer specialist and high-quality residential, nursing, early-stage dementia and respite care for up to 60 residents in a calm, friendly and comfortable surroundings. AND IN RETURN The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and
development. Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team: * 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) * A workplace pension * Free uniform * Free DBS * Higher rates of pay at weekends * Access to our Employee Assistance Programme * Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us * Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more ABOUT YOU You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential. You’ll be confident in engaging
with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home. If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today. We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested. #TH2 #IND1