Cook

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Workwear provided

Free DBS

Weekend pay premium

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust in Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge, invites applications for a Cook. You will join a caring catering team to create meals for residents, focusing on nutrition and special diets.

The role may involve weekend work and avoids split shifts, with a pay rate up to £13.62 per hour. Previous professional kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate are required; Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, catering for large groups.
• Knowledge of catering for specialist diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents and cater to dietary needs.
• Contribute to high-quality dining experiences with nutrition in mind.
• Work as part of a friendly catering team; weekend work may be required.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking

Job description

Cook

Location: Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge

Pay rate: Up to £13.62

Contracted hours: Bank

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?

Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?

We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.

Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Goodson Lodge is situated in the historic county town of Trowbridge. This purpose-built care home has been created with our residents in mind. The home provides 24-hour specialist person-centred dementia care, residential care and respite care.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.

You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us.