Cook

JR United Kingdom; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing care company in Monmouth is seeking a dedicated kitchen manager to oversee meal preparation and kitchen operations in a residential care home. The ideal candidate has experience in a kitchen environment, preferably within care settings, and is committed to maintaining high hygiene standards while improving the quality of life for residents. Full-time, 33 hours per week.

Benefits

Outstanding training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen, ideally in a care home or hospital.
• Ability to manage meal preparation and food budgets.
• Strong hygiene standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of meals in the care home.
• Monitor kitchen stock and order supplies.
• Ensure hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Cooking experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to motivate staff

Education

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Job description

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The Orchard is a 14-bed residential care home, offering exceptional care. The Orchard has been built on the grounds of our sister home, Ganarew in Monmouthshire.

An opportunity to work for a growing company

Outstanding training & career development opportunities with continuous support

Job Type / Category

Full Time - 33 hours per week

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

To have experience working in a kitchen is required, preferably in a care home or hospital setting.

Level 2 Food and Hygiene is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

To manage the preparation of all meals in the Care Home and to undertake a range of tasks associated with food preparation.

Ensure that appropriate clothing, including head ware, is always worn by staff working within the kitchen area.

To ensure that all food preparation is contained within the food budget.

Monitoring kitchen stock and ordering supplies

Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained

Developing healthy and balance meals in consultation with residents and staff

Good organisational skills

To be able to motivate people

To have good time management and ability to schedule and plan

100% committed to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable people

Be comfortable working within either a team setting or lone working