Cook

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Council is seeking a passionate Cook to support the cook in charge and lead the kitchen team in an Intermediate care home. You will plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals, balancing residents’ dietary needs within a caring environment.

In this role you will manage operations in the absence of the lead cook, handle stock and ordering, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety. A NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation is required, Level 3 is desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation or equivalent (Level 3 desirable).
• Knowledge of dietary needs for older adults and those with specific health conditions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for cooking and caring for others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve nutritious balanced meals meeting dietary needs.
• In the absence of the cook in charge, manage kitchen operations, including stock control and ordering supplies.
• Support kitchen staff, ensuring cleanliness and efficiency.
• Liaise with Senior/Care staff to accommodate dietary requirements and special occasions.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dietary needs knowledge

Caring for others

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation

NVQ Level 3 desirable

Job description

Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious balanced meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences.

In the absence of the cook in charge, manage kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering supplies, and maintaining food safety standards.

Support kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

Liaise with Senior/Care staff to accommodate individual dietary requirements and special occasions.

Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Cook to support the cook in charge to lead the kitchen team in our warm and welcoming Intermediate care home. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents by providing nutritious, home-cooked meals in a caring environment., Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a care or healthcare setting.

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation or equivalent (Level 3 desirable).
• Knowledge of dietary needs for older adults and those with specific health conditions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for cooking and caring for others.

About Dudley Council

It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have the 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

A supportive and friendly working environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Pension scheme and other staff benefits.
• All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
• Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
• Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time