Cook - BANK

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Dorking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Dorking is seeking a skilled Cook to join their friendly residential home. The ideal candidate will have professional cooking experience and training in Food Hygiene. This role requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends. In return, we offer a competitive pay rate, a generous benefits package, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Fully funded job specific training

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Free on-site parking

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Must live within a 10-mile radius of Dorking.
• Prior cooking experience is preferred.
• Food Hygiene training is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for meals as per the menu.
• Keep the kitchen tidy and clean after shifts.
• Ensure food is safe and well-presented.
• Report issues to the Person-in-Charge.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Food Hygiene training

Flexibility

Education

Qualification in Professional Cookery

Job description

Description

Working in a friendly residential home in Dorking, Surrey.

Some professional cooking experience is preferred.

Pay: £14.80 per hour plus £1.85 weekend enhancement.

Shift times: Bank covering a mixture of shifts, 7.30am - 2.30pm and 12.30pm - 7.30pm with some weekend cover.

Must have flexibility to work any day Monday to Friday and some weekends.

Bank hours as required.

You will be required to

• Work at all times within the practice taught in the Food Hygiene course.
• Prepare food for appropriate meals as specified by the menu.
• Ensure any food prepared looks pleasant, is tasty and kept hot/cold as needed.
• Ensure food waste is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure the kitchen is tidy and clean at the end of a shift.
• Ensure a safe environment for other staff.
• Ensure fridge, freezers and food temperatures are recorded twice a day.
• Ensure daily/weekly and monthly cleaning tasks are carried out to a high standard and signed for.
• Ensure the Better Food Better Business is correct and kept up to date.
• Report any problems to the Person-in-Charge as appropriate.
• Gain feedback from residents during meal times.
• Complete ordering to ensure plenty of stock is available to be able to fulfil the daily menus.
• Be aware of residents’ nutritional needs and cater accordingly.

Staff Benefits

• We offer a generous benefits package and a competitive rate of pay.
• Full induction into your role will be provided.
• Fully funded job specific training.
• NVQ's encouraged and funded together with access to optional training courses.
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Sick pay in line with Terms and Conditions
• Free on site parking
• 3 x death in service cover based on annual salary
• Fully funded Blue Light Card giving access to numerous discounts in shops, restaurants and online.
• Full support from the management team.

Requirements

• Live in a 10 mile radius of Dorking.
• Some professional cooking experience preferred.
• Trained in Food Hygiene and ideally a qualification in Professional Cookery.

Do you want to feel respected, valued and listened to? Our staff are our greatest asset. If you are passionate about the care of older people and want to make a difference, we would be delighted to have you on our team. We strive to ensure we offer a happy and supportive environment.

Please Note: All roles are offered subject to a satisfactory DBS and Right to Work check and two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current/most recent employer). Abbeyfield do not offer sponsorship.