Cook

Active Care Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Weekend Cook for its residential care home in Dymchurch. The role involves preparing, cooking, and serving meals that meet high standards and cater to the dietary needs of residents. Weekend shifts include Saturdays and Sundays, totaling 12 hours per week. This position is ideal for those passionate about food and wellbeing, aiming to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Ability to prepare meals in accordance with dietary needs.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents, ensuring high quality and safety standards.
• Review menus regularly to accommodate special dietary requirements.
• Communicate with staff and residents regarding meal preferences.

Skills

Cooking skills

Menu planning

Communication

Ability to accommodate dietary restrictions

Job description

Job Description

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We'd like you to join us as a Weekend Cook at our service Bethany Lodge in Dymchurch.

At Bethany Lodge, we provide support for young adults with a disability in a residential home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

What you'll be working :

• Working Part Time
• Saturday and Sunday 08:00am to 14:00pm
• 12 hours per week

What you'll be doing :

• Prepare, cook and serve food of the highest standards and which is appropriate to and meets the needs of the residents, staff and visitors
• Regularly review the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors requirements, including the provision of special diets (with respect to allergies, other health related issues and cultural reasons)
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors to ensure the provision of relevant, appealing, balanced and healthy diets
• Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integr...