Cook - Bank

Abbeyfield; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their exceptional team. In this casual role, you will create healthy and balanced menus tailored to the preferences of residents, ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety. Your organizational skills will be essential as you manage stock control and maintain a clean kitchen environment. With a commitment to providing nutritious meals and understanding the unique dietary needs of older individuals, you will play a vital role in enhancing their quality of life. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers competitive pay.

Benefits

Paid leave accrual

Mandatory training provided

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience cooking healthy meals for groups of 12-20 people.
• Ability to maintain a hygienic kitchen and effective stock control.

Responsibilities

• Create balanced menus in consultation with residents and staff.
• Plan, prepare, and cook meals considering dietary requirements.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Cooking for large groups

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy for nutritional needs

Education

Relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene

Job description

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.

The Role of Cook -

This is a casual (bank) position.

1. As a Cook, you’ll have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene, or be prepared to obtain one within the first three months in the role. You will have demonstrable experience of cooking varied, healthy, and safe meals for large groups (twelve or more, sometimes up to 20), regularly.
2. You’ll have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others as part of a team. You should be able to read and write to a good standard in a modern working environment.
3. You’ll be methodical and highly organized; keeping your kitchen and equipment clean and tidy, with an effective stock rotation system.
4. You should demonstrate empathy and understanding of the nutritional needs of older people.

About You

1. You will create healthy, balanced menus in consultation with residents and staff, reflecting residents’ needs and preferences.
2. You will plan, prepare, and cook meals according to the menu, considering personal preferences and dietary requirements (e.g., diabetes).
3. You will ensure a safe and sufficient supply of catering products by developing a timely ordering system, and maintain good stock control through accurate record-keeping of orders and deliveries.
4. Managing catering costs within the budget through effective stock rotation and control is essential.
5. You will ensure the safe use of catering equipment, report any defects, and adhere to kitchen cleaning procedures in line with Environmental Health standards, maintaining a hygienic environment.
6. Using all equipment and products correctly in accordance with COSHH requirements, reviewing COSHH assessments regularly, and participating in food safety record-keeping are key responsibilities.
7. This casual role offers competitive pay benchmarked against similar roles within the organization.
8. Depending on hours worked, you will accrue paid leave at a rate equivalent to 31 days per year, including bank/public holidays (pro-rata).
9. Mandatory training will be provided as part of a comprehensive induction, and keeping training up to date is expected for ongoing assignments.

Please note: This role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references, and an Enhanced DBS check, with costs covered by Abbeyfield. You may need to disclose any convictions; failure to do so may result in employment revocation.