Cook/Chef

Recruit Genie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Company pension

In-house training via Hippo platform

Funded apprenticeship courses

Yearly salary review

Refer a friend scheme (£750)

Job summary

Aurem Care in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated cook to join our care home kitchen. You will prepare meals, manage dietary requirements, and support meal service, while upholding HACCP standards and quality controls.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a pay of £15 per hour, equal to £31,200 annually. Benefits include a free DBS, a company pension, in-house training via Hippo and funded apprenticeships, plus a 750 referral bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have previous cooking experience.
• Understanding of IDDSI texture levels.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Proficiency in food preparation techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and special diet meals as instructed by care staff.
• Ensure high level of service for all meal times.
• Complete all HACCP documentation.
• Report defects to equipment to the Home Manager.
• Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning.
• Perform ad hoc duties to meet service delivery.

Job description

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:

This role involves carrying out duties for meal preparations, orders and staff requirements, whilst maintaining food hygiene standards and the following tasks:

• 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
• Understanding of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) and the different food and drink texture levels.
• 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:

• Full time contract
• Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekend work
• Pay: £15 per hour, equivalent to £31,200 per annum
• Working hours 8am - 6pm
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Free DBS (T & C's apply)
• 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!