Cook / Chef

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a passionate Cook to join their dedicated team. This role involves delivering a healthy and varied menu tailored to the dietary needs of residents in a renowned residential care home. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional hygiene standards while also having the opportunity to showcase your creativity during special events. With competitive pay and a range of employee rewards, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. If you are committed to providing quality meals and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Wagestream

Free Blue Light card

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Excellent training programmes

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in einer Küche, um eine gesunde und ausgewogene Speisekarte zu erstellen.
• Anerkannte Catering-Qualifikation erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Verantwortung für einen effizient geführten Küchenbetrieb und Aufsicht über das Personal.
• Zubereitung von abwechslungsreichen und nahrhaften Mahlzeiten für die Bewohner.

Skills

Küchenerfahrung

Flexibilität

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

HACCP accreditation

Level 4 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Bank/Occasional hours available. (The Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary)

Shifts are from: 7:00am - 5.30pm

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Bradbury Wing rated "Outstanding" by CQC is a residential caring home for 20 adults with physical disabilities. We are based in Jesmond in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Are you passionate about providing appetising, varied and well-presented meals?

If so, we would love to hear from you, to help us make a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability.

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our great team. You will be required to deliver a varied menu that is healthy and nutritionally balanced, meeting specific dietary requirements for customers in our residential care home.

Working within an agreed budget, you will have responsibility for an efficiently run kitchen, supervising staff who will assist in food preparation. You will ensure that exceptional levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times, meeting Health, Safety and other regulatory requirements.

There is also the opportunity to become even more creative, providing catering for our functions and special events. Helping us to celebrate a great range of events throughout the year is a brilliant part of this role!

To be successful in this role you will have:

1. Experience working in a kitchen environment.
2. A recognised catering qualification (Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate and additional HACCP accreditation, or Level 4 Food Hygiene Certificate / commitment to work towards).
3. Flexibility to work within rostered hours.

Your benefits and rewards

As well as competitive pay, we offer a wide range of employee rewards such as Wagestream, the option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day, free Blue Light card with discounts for high street retailers, eating out and fun family days. There is also a free DBS check, generous annual leave, contributory pension scheme, excellent training programmes relevant to your role and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *