Cook - Bank

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dunning; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Shadow shifts

Paid holiday

Flexible schedule

Rewards scheme

Refer a friend bonus £100

Full training

Job summary

St Philips Family is hiring a reliable and experienced cook to join our busy kitchen in Scotland. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, manage kitchen duties, and maintain hygiene to meet high standards within care home budgets.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent, knowledge of textured diets, and good verbal and written communication. Full training, paid induction, and a friendly, supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 706/2 in Catering required.
• Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge of textured and modified diets.
• Experience in care, hospital or commercial kitchen advantageous but training provided.
• Good verbal and written skills and ability to relate to residents.

Responsibilities

• To prepare and serve meals and beverages as required.
• To work in accordance with the home's policies.
• To carry out kitchen duties ensuring a high standard of hygiene.
• To use resources effectively and order food.
• Report issues raised by service users to the Care Centre Manager.
• Attend mandatory and in-house training as required.
• Understand COSHH.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene records as required.

Skills

Verbal and written skills

Passion for cooking

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

706/2 in Catering

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.

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!”

4-weekly pay periods

Full training given

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Paid holiday

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