Cook

Akari Care Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Akari Care Limited in Gateshead is seeking a Cook who is passionate about providing nutritious, wholesome meals for elderly residents in our care home. Your role centers on mealtimes as a key part of residents’ quality of life, with meals tailored to individual, religious, and cultural needs.

You will create menus, plate up dishes to appeal, and coach a small kitchen team. Akari offers fully funded training, career development, and a supportive, flexible working environment designed to recognise

Job description

• 40 Hours Per Week - Including alternate weekends If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel that they have a personalised service., Akari Care is seeking a Cook who is passionate and thrives on making a real and positive difference in the lives of older people. In this role, you will have the autonomy to create menus and plate up dishes in an attractive way for residents to gain enthusiasm and appetite. We take pride in preparing meals that are of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious, while being mindful of individual needs, religious, and cultural backgrounds. This role also involves coaching a team to develop their ideas and personal skills. By showing a desire for personalized excellence, community spirit, and compassion, Akari Care offers opportunities for career development and supporting vulnerable adults. Success in this role requires dedication to respecting everyone and treating others as you would expect to be treated. Akari Care is dedicated to providing personalized care for the elderly, creating environments where residents are valued and respected. The organization is recognized for its award-winning homes and its commitment to fostering a community spirit. At Akari Care, the team takes great pride in ensuring a high quality of life for residents, especially around mealtimes, which are considered an important part of the day. Akari Care ensures that the meals prepared in their kitchens are nutritious and tailored to accommodate the unique preferences and backgrounds of each resident. Additionally, career development is a priority, with the organization offering fully-funded training, personal development plans, and a community environment where everyone is respected and included. Akari Care strives to be a supportive workplace with flexible working patterns and schemes for recognizing and rewarding staff contributions.