Cook

TN United Kingdom; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Kirkcaldy seeks a skilled Cook to create nutritious meals for residents. This full-time role involves meal preparation, menu planning, and kitchen management, ensuring a safe and welcoming dining experience. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on residents' well-being through your culinary skills.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Culinary qualifications or working towards them.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in food preparation for specific dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals meeting residents' dietary needs.
• Plan menus with the Head Chef for balanced nutrition.
• Manage kitchen operations and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Team Player

Food Hygiene

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2

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Catering and Hospitality - Gowrie House Care Home

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £15.00 Per Hour
Shift type: Days
Contracted hours: 35-40

Our care home, located in the heart of Kirkcaldy, a coastal town on the Forth Estuary in East Central Scotland, offers comprehensive Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care, providing a supportive and caring environment for 60-residents.

We’re looking for a skilled Cook to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.

Why This Role Matters

As Cook, you’ll do more than just cook"you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.

What You’ll Do

• Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
• Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
• Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
• Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 " 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).

• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
• Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen, when the Head Chef isn’t available.

Desired Experience

Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.
If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you join our team. Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well-being of those in our care.

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)