Cook

MISSION CARE; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a well-established care provider as a Cook. In this vital role, you will lead the kitchen operations, ensuring that residents receive nutritious and appetizing meals tailored to their needs. With a focus on food safety and quality, you will manage a team, oversee meal planning, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. This position offers a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. If you are ready to contribute to a caring community, we invite you to apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development programme

Pay Reviews

Paid DBS Check

Pension scheme enrolment

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on meal preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to ensure high-quality meal preparation.
• Plan and order food stock while adhering to budgets.

Skills

Meal Planning

Food Safety Regulations

Supervision

Budget Management

Education

Culinary Certification

Health and Safety Training

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Software

Job description

Enjoy making a difference to someone`s life? Become a Cook today!

Mission Care has had the privilege of providing residential and nursing care to vulnerable adults in South London for over 110 years, with Good CQC ratings across all our homes. Today we have five homes, four in the London Borough of Bromley, and one in East Dulwich. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional person-centred care to all of our residents.

We now have exciting opportunities for a Cook to join our incredible team within our Elmwood nursing home.

In return for your hard work, we will offer you the following:

·Comprehensive learning and development programme

·Pay Reviews

·Paid DBS Check

·Pension scheme enrolment

Summary of Cook duties:

As a Cook in one of our homes, you will be leading a team in the kitchen and responsible for the smooth running of every shift. Main duties include:

·Ensuring that our residents’ food needs are met and that their wishes and expectations are being exceeded.

·Carefully planning meals to ensure that they are ofhigh quality and appetizingly presented, and that food safety guidelines are followed at all times

·Ordering food stock, adhering to budgets when ordering ingredients from suppliers

·Supervising Catering Assistants, ensuring they understand their duties and perform them to a high standard

·Ensuring all appropriate records are in place in accordance with Environmental Health and the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority Guidelines

·Ensuring all areas of the kitchen, including storage areas, are kept meticulously clean and tidy at all times

·Ensuring that food is stored and cooked in accordance with Environmental Health Regulations

·Assuring the quality of food items delivered to the kitchen

·Regular stock rotation of provisions in refrigerators, freezers and store rooms

·Using and cleaning all equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines

·Maintaining a safe environment for residents at all times

·Adhering to the Fire Policy, COSHH Regulations and all other Health and Safety procedures

In return for your hard work, you will receive support and guidance through your journey at Mission Care, as well as opportunities to progress your career.

Working hours:

Mission Care currently has both full time positions available (Please note that all roles include every other weekend).

The shift pattern is broken down into 4 shifts on and 4 days off (35 hours per week).

Apply today to join our dedicated team!

Please note, due to the high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted.