Cook - Bank - Longview - Canvey Island

Runwood Homes Limited; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading residential care provider as a Bank Chef, delivering high-quality meals without long hours or split shifts. This role offers the opportunity to provide an exceptional culinary experience and supports a committed team, ensuring our residents' dietary needs are met safely and efficiently.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and Uniform

Paid Training

Opportunities for Career Progression

Employee of the Month Awards

Free On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering environment.
• Secure understanding of special dietary requirements.
• Passion for food and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met.
• Support the preparation and cooking of various dishes.
• Monitor stock levels and manage kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Nutritious Meal Preparation

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Hours per week: Bank - Covering sickness and annual leave

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for a Bank Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Bank Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for a warm, motivated, and passionate Bank Chef who is driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents. You will be supporting the wider catering team, working on a bank basis to cover sickness and annual leave, as well as supporting at planned events within the home.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

• Previous experience within a catering environment in a similar role
• You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements
• Ability to implement methods to ensure these needs are met
• Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2
• A passion for food and delivering an exceptional culinary experience
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards

Roles and responsibilities:

• Ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents
• Support in the preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes
• Ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
• Ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum
• Follow strict individual dietary requirements
• Help to create and develop new menu items
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and ensure equipment is properly maintained
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and ensure all ingredients are fresh and stored properly

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 58 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.

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