Cook

Langford View; Bicester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A caring establishment is seeking a Cook to join its dedicated catering team in Bicester. The role involves crafting nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs, engaging with them to personalize their dining experience. Candidates should have prior kitchen experience and a commitment to high-quality service, fostering a warm community atmosphere.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card

Discounts on shopping and activities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Comfortable catering for large groups.
• Engaging confidently with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Create delicious meals for residents aimed at nutritional needs.
• Engage with residents to accommodate personal dining preferences.
• Work effectively within a supportive catering team.

Skills

Catering for specialist diets

Engagement with elderly residents

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent

Job description

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Pay rate: £12.77 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available)

Contracted hours: 25 hours per week

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 year 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)
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £ 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.