Cook

Abbeyfield Group; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Abbeyfield Group as a Cook at Pratt House and be a part of a dedicated team providing nutritious meals to our residents. This role involves menu development, meal preparation, and ensuring a high standard of food safety. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous paid leave

Life Assurance

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Free onsite parking

Medical cashback scheme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience of cooking varied, healthy meals for large groups.
• Ability to manage resources and plan rotas in advance.

Responsibilities

• Develop balanced menus in consultation with residents.
• Plan, prepare and cook meals, considering dietary needs.
• Monitor food satisfaction and manage catering costs.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Meal Preparation

Organizational Skills

Education

Certificate in Food Hygiene

Job description

A purpose built care facility located in Amersham, Pratt House offers care and support to the elderly in a warm and welcoming setting.There is a spacious garden filled with beautiful flowers and ample seating so residents can enjoy the fresh air and relax in the outdoors whilst catching up with family and friends. Essentially you will be joining a fantastic team, in a well supported home with great culture and core values.

The role of Cook at Pratt House is based on a 24 hour per week contract, which includes alternate weekend shifts.

The Role of a Cook:

• As a Care Home Cook; You'lldevelop, 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.
• Regularly seeking feedback, you’ll monitor their satisfaction with the menu and quality of the food provided.
• Work alongside our Catering Manager and other members of the team to provide residents with healthy, delicious meals
• 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.

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 advanceto ensure continuity of the catering service.
• Be methodical and highly organised; thekitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.

What Abbeyfield Offer You:

At Pratt House, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid leave, including bank/public holidays for full time staff members
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Free onsite parking
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.

If you would like to be considered for the role of Cook at Speedwell Court, please click apply on this advert and someone will be in contact to discuss the role in more detail with you.