Cook

Abbeyfield Living; York and North Yorkshire, Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Bereich der Altenpflege sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Koch, um gesunde und schmackhafte Mahlzeiten für die Bewohner zu kreieren. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Planung und Zubereitung von Menüs, die die individuellen Bedürfnisse und Vorlieben der Bewohner berücksichtigen. Sie arbeiten eng mit dem Catering-Team zusammen, um sicherzustellen, dass jede Mahlzeit nicht nur nahrhaft, sondern auch schmackhaft ist. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für das Kochen und die Bereitstellung exzellenter Dienstleistungen haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Zubereitung gesunder, ausgewogener Mahlzeiten für große Gruppen.
• Fähigkeit zur Planung und Organisation von Catering-Ressourcen.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung gesunder Menüs in Absprache mit den Bewohnern.
• Zubereitung und Kochen der Mahlzeiten gemäß den vereinbarten Menüs.

Skills

Kochen

Menüplanung

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Kostenkontrolle

Education

Zertifikat in Lebensmittelhygiene

Job description

Join to apply for the Cook role at Abbeyfield.

This range is provided by Abbeyfield. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role:

Cook

The Home:

Abbeyfield Woodlands is a 31-bed Independent Living Service with Extra Care, surrounded by picturesque woodland areas and only a short drive from the town centre.

Location:

Abbeyfield Woodlands, Woodlands Drive, North Yorkshire, Skipton, BD23 1QU

Pay:

£12.96 p/h - £13.24 p/h

The Role Of a Cook

• Develop, in consultation with residents, healthy balanced menus, with choices reflecting their needs and preferences.
• Plan, prepare, and cook residents’ meals from the agreed menu, considering personal preferences and dietary requirements.
• Monitor satisfaction with the menu and food quality through regular feedback.
• Work alongside the Catering Manager and team to provide healthy, delicious meals.
• Maintain effective stock rotation and control to manage catering costs within the budget.
• Oversee safe and proper use of catering equipment.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, and complete all food safety records.

About You

• Hold a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene and have experience cooking varied, healthy meals for large groups.
• Ability to manage resources and plan rotas to ensure continuous catering service.
• Be methodical, organized, and maintain a clean and tidy kitchen with effective stock rotation.

Please note, this role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two employment references, and an Enhanced DBS check, with costs covered by Abbeyfield. Disclosure of convictions may be required; failure to do so may revoke employment offers.