Cook (Bank)

Aurem Care; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank contract

Flexible shifts

Weekdays & weekends

£13.11 per hour

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Aurem Care are seeking a Cook (Bank) to prepare special diet meals at Brimington Care in Chesterfield. The role involves following care staff instructions, ensuring high-quality meal service and HACCP documentation for residents.

Join a supportive team with flexible bank shifts, opportunities to assist with menu planning, and access to in-house training and benefits. The position requires previous cooking experience and commitment to delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must have previous cooking experience.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.
• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks.
• Proficiency in food preparation techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• To prepare special diet meals in accordance with instructions from care staff.
• To ensure a high level of service for all meal times.
• To complete all documentation relating to HACCP.
• To ensure report any defects to equipment to the Home Manager.
• To ensure good quality and portion control.
• Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning.
• Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for residents.

Skills

Cooking experience

Team player

Prioritisation

Food prep techniques

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Cook (Bank) Brimington Care 73-77 Manor Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1NN

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of Cooking?

Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

What does the job role involve?

The Role Includes But Is Not Limited To

• To prepare special diet meals in accordance with instructions from the care staff.


• To ensure a high level of service for all meal times.


• To complete all documentation relating to HACCP.


• To ensure report any defects to equipment to the Home Manager.


• To ensure good quality and portion control.


• Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning.


• Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents.

What Makes a Successful Candidate

• Must have previous cooking experience


• You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do


• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities


• Proficiency in food preparation techniques


• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment


• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills


• Great communication skills

What we can offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment:

• Bank contract, flexible shifts, weekdays and weekends


• Pay: £13.11 per hour


• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)


• Free DBS (T&C’s apply)


• Free or discounted meals


• Company pension


• Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.


• Yearly salary review


• Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C’s apply)


• Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting

If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!