Cook

TN United Kingdom; Redcar; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a multi award-winning care provider as a Cook, where your culinary skills can shine in a supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead a kitchen team, manage stock, and create delicious baked goods for residents and events. With a focus on training and development, you'll have access to a Catering Academy that nurtures your growth. Enjoy flexible working hours and a range of benefits that enhance your career and well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives through food, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Training Programs

Online Discounts

Wagestream Access

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Passion for baking and pastry making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team for smooth operations.
• Bake cakes and pastries for events and café.

Skills

Team Leadership

Baking and Pastry Making

Stock Control Management

Food Safety Compliance

Education

Catering Qualification

Food Safety Certification

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Are you a Cook with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with a passion for baking and pastry making? Used to leading teams? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Cook.

The Role

1. Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
2. Following our main menu meal plans whilst offering residents a selection of alternatives
3. Ability to bake a variety of cakes & pastries for social events & our café, catering for a range dietary requirements
4. Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
5. Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
6. Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Wagestream- access your wages at any time

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Cook / Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK, you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.