Cook

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Holi</

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is recruiting a Cook for our Marlborough-based care home. You’ll join our catering team to prepare delicious meals for residents, with a focus on nutrition and individual preferences.

This role involves 4x10 hour shifts per week, with some weekend work, and pays £13.62 per hour on weekdays and £14.02 on weekends. You’ll need professional kitchen experience, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and preferably a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets.
• Ability to cook meals for large groups.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents in line with dietary needs.
• Assist in nutritional planning to ensure high-quality dining.
• Cook and serve meals with care and warmth for residents.
• Work 4x10 hour shifts per week, including alternate weekends.

Skills

Catering experience

Professional kitchen

Nutrition awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent)

Job description

Cook

Location:Marlborough

Pay rate: £13.62ph Mon-Fri, £14.02ph weekends

Contracted hours:40 hours per week

Shift pattern: 4x 10 hour shifts per week, including every other weekend

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.

Coombe End Court care home is just a short walk from the centre of historic Marlborough. Our experienced team offers compassionate, personalised residential, dementia and respite care for up to 60 residents. We believe our professional, expert care team are the best people to provide the tailored care you need for yourself or your loved one.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years 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)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 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.