Cook

Holmes Care Group; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes Care Group is seeking a passionate Cook dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for residents. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals while maintaining hygiene standards. Join a caring team and benefit from a robust benefits package and continuous training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates and enhancements for bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Access to training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Health Club memberships

Recognition schemes including Staff Appreciation Week

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook in a similar environment.
• Relevant qualifications and Food Hygiene Certificates.
• Awareness of relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce varied, tasty menus considering dietary requirements.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Guide and coach the kitchen team.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Team Leadership

Dietary Accommodation

Education

Relevant qualifications as a Cook

Job description

Join Our Team at Holmes Care Group!

We are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our core values are inspired by TRUST: we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence, and Together.

Benefits Package:

• Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements
• SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)
• Company pension scheme
• Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)
• Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider
• Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back
• Discounted Health Club memberships
• Access to bespoke online and face-to-face training provided by Holmes Care Group
• Additional ongoing training and development opportunities
• Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

A Day in the Life of a Cook:

Our Cooks play a key role in serving nutritious, home-cooked meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and health and safety:

• Producing varied, tasty menus considering individual dietary requirements
• Providing special diets where necessary
• Cleaning and washing up after meals and ensuring overall kitchen cleanliness
• Preparing and serving meals
• Guiding and coaching the kitchen team
• Managing stock control, replenishing, and ordering
• Ensuring Food Hygiene and Safety standards are met, with all documentation up to date

To qualify, you should have experience as a Cook, the ability to accommodate various dietary needs, relevant qualifications, and Food Hygiene Certificates. Awareness of relevant regulations is essential.

If you're ready to start a new career with the UK’s leading care home group, apply now or contact us at [e-mail]. Together, we can make a difference.