Cook

Somerset Care; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cheddar seeks a Cook to prepare diverse menus while ensuring high standards of nutrition and hygiene. Candidates should have a Level 2 QCF qualification in catering or equivalent experience. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £13.50 per hour, increasing to £14.55 on weekends, along with various employee benefits such as training and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Enhanced pay for nights and weekends

Access to earned wages before payday

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a Friend Bonus

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Level 2 QCF qualification in catering or demonstrable experience.
• Ability to manage food stock and ensure nutritional value.
• Strong hygiene and kitchen safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook varied menus reflecting dietary requirements.
• Manage and order food stock efficiently.
• Support kitchen operations in food preparation and serving.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 QCF qualification in catering

Job description

Overview

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.

Greenhill House recruit based on values - However, you must have a Level 2 QCF qualification in catering or demonstrable experience in working as a Chef or a Cook.

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing and Embracing change

Apply now to speak to our friendly recruitment team!

Benefits

• Full company induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays
• We have partnered with Wagestream so you can access your earned wages before payday
• Blue Light Card - provides access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses!
• Reward and recognition - Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend Bonus - £350 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Wellbeing support available, covering a wide range of support services and events.

Responsibilities

• Cooks provide a high standard or varied menus, reflecting individual dietary requirements, and ensuring nutritional value is monitored.
• To manage and order food stock.
• Cooks supporting with maintaining a clean and safe kitchen to a high standard.
• To work with the kitchen assistant in the preparation and serving of food.
• Our Cook pay rate of £13.50 per hour (£14.55 on weekends!) recognises the value of our team members.

Apply

Call us to chat with our friendly recruitment team at 01823 802 637 or click apply now.

Somerset Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.