Cook

Conifers Care Homes Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Conifers Care Homes Ltd in Chester, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Cook to join our catering team and support the Kitchen Manager and Home Manager. You will prepare meals for 50 elderly residents, ensuring nutrition and dietary needs are met while complying with hygiene regulations.

The role requires leadership to take charge of the kitchen, supervise the Kitchen Assistant, and organise daily operations across three 10.5-hour shifts beginning at 6:30am.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing meals suitable for the British palate.
• Experience cooking for approximately 50 elderly residents.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and HSAW Act responsibilities.
• Ability to take charge, organise the kitchen and supervise the Kitchen Assistant.
• Commitment to meeting residents' dietary and nutrition needs.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Organise workflow in a busy kitchen and ensure dietary requirements are met.
• Prepare meals for 50 residents in line with nutritional guidelines.

Skills

Elderly care cooking

Hygiene knowledge

Kitchen supervision

Team leadership

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Cook to join our catering team and work under the direction of our Kitchen Manager and Home Manager. Experience in preparing meals suitable for the British palate is required. Our catering team prepare meals for 50 elderly residents and this position is perfect for individuals who are experienced. The ability to relate to older people and a knowledge of catering for their nutrition and dietary needs and experience of working in a kitchen providing meals for large numbers is necessary. Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and responsibilities under HSAW Act are necessary. We need a team member who is capable of taking charge, organising the kitchen and supervising the Kitchen Assistant. Wage is negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications. Hours are 31.5 per week worked over 3 x 10.5 hour shifts starting at 6.30am and finishing at 5.30pm.

Experience in preparing meals suitable for the British palate is required. Our catering team prepare meals for 50 elderly residents and this position is perfect for individuals who are experienced. The ability to relate to older people and a knowledge of catering for their nutrition and dietary needs and experience of working in a kitchen providing meals for large numbers is necessary. Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and responsibilities under HSAW Act are necessary. We need a team member who is capable of taking charge, organising the kitchen and supervising the Kitchen Assistant. Wage is negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications. Hours are 31.5 per week worked over 3 x 10.5 hour shifts starting at 6.30am and finishing at 5.30pm.