Cook

Athelstan House; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Weekend pay premium

Employee assistance programme

Refer a Friend bonus

Discount scheme

Job summary

Athelstan House in Malmesbury is seeking a Cook to join the catering team. This bank role covers annual leave and sickness with shifts from 7:30am to 7:30pm and weekend work as needed. You will help create nutritious meals tailored for local residents and support a high-quality dining experience.

Ideal candidates have kitchen experience, aBasic Food Hygiene Certificate, and are comfortable accommodating dietary needs; weekend work may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents in line with dietary requirements.
• Engage with residents to understand preferences and nutritional needs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Dietary catering

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking (preferred)

Job description

Cook

Bank Cook

Location:Malmesbury

Pay rate: £13.78ph Mon-Fri, £14.18ph weekends

Contracted hours:Bank hours to cover annual leave and sickness

Shift pattern: 7:30am to 7:30pm

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.

Located on the outskirts of the historic medieval market town of Malmesbury, Athelstan House is a purpose-built home surrounded by a large landscaped garden. Athelstan House offers compassionate, individualised residential, nursing, dementia, respite, intermediate and day care for up to 80 residents in a modern, comfortable environment.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, 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:

• 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 £ 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.