Cook

Akari Care; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Akari Care seeks a passionate Cook dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. The role involves creating nutritious meals while respecting individual dietary needs and fostering an engaging dining experience. The ideal candidate will have culinary experience and a compassionate nature, contributing positively to a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Head Cook in a similar environment.
• Supervisory or Line Management experience.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Create menus, plate up and arrange food in an appealing manner.
• Ensure high quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Work as part of a cohesive care team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Culinary Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Education

City & Guilds 706 – 1&2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all of our residents feel that they have a personalised service.

As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way in order for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat.

Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs.

By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

City & Guilds 706 – 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment /surrounding

Supervisory or Line Management experience

A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach

Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively

Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What’s in it for you:

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included