Cook

St Philips Care; Selby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Shadow shifts

Flexible hours

Rewards scheme

Refer a friend £100 bonus

Training provided

Job summary

St Philips Care Group is recruiting a reliable, experienced cook to join the busy kitchen at The Grove Skellingthorpe Care Centre. You will prepare and serve meals, follow home policies, and maintain high hygiene standards for residents.

Experience in care or hospital settings is advantageous; NVQ2 in Catering or Food Hygiene is preferred. DBS/PVG checks apply. Full training, induction, and flexible shifts are provided for staff within the St Philips family.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent.
• Basic/Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate required or desirable.
• Experience in care, hospital or commercial kitchen is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and beverages as required.
• Work in accordance with home policies.
• Maintain high hygiene standards in all kitchen duties.
• Order food and use resources effectively.
• Report issues to the Care Centre Manager and attend training.
• Understand COSHH and keep cleanliness records.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Food Hygiene certificate (Basic/Intermediate)

Job description

We are recruiting for a reliable and experience cook to join our busy kitchen and team. A person who has high standards in quality and presentation, delivering the very best nutritional meals.

You would be able to work within budgets as set by the home manager.

At The Grove Skellingthorpe Care Centre our residents prefer good old fashioned home cooking for example: Sunday Roast's and for puddings our residents enjoy a jam sponge or crumble with custard.

For Birthdays we make a special effort to celebrate so our Cooks and KA's make a range of cakes and sponges for these special occasion's

If you have a passion for cooking and a passion for the elderly and would like to join a supportive and inclusive team then this could be the role for you!

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS / PVG check.

As a Cook you will be responsible for:

• To prepare and serve meals and beverages as required.
• To work in accordance with the homes policies.
• To carry out kitchen duties ensuring a high standard of hygiene at all times.
• To use resources effectively and order food.
• Report any issues or matters raised by service users concerning catering to the Care Centre Manager
• Attend mandatory and in house training as required
• Understand COSHH
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene records as required

As Cook it preferable for you to have:

• Minimum qualification NVQ Level 2 or 706/2 in Catering, Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate
• Knowledge of textured and modified diets
• Experience in a care, hospital or commercial kitchen setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training can be provided
• Have good verbal and written skills
• To have the ability to relate to our residents in a kind and courteous manner

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications "learn while you earn!"
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK

Minimum qualification NVQ Level 2 or 706/2 in Catering, Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate Knowledge of textured and modified diets Experience in a care, hospital or commercial kitchen setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training can be provided Have good verbal and written skills To have the ability to relate to our residents in a kind and courteous manner