Cook/Chef - Care Home

Ten90 Recruitment Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization in the City of London is seeking a passionate Cook/Chef to prepare nutritious meals for individuals in care services. The role emphasizes high standards of hygiene and food safety, along with collaboration with care staff. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and a passion for food. Flexible working hours and competitive pay rates are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pay rates from £16.79 to £18.82 per hour

Enhanced rates on public holidays

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Continuous support and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a cooking role, ideally in healthcare.
• Strong understanding of hygiene regulations.
• Minimum of 1 year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals.
• Ensure high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage food supplies and collaborate with care teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Ability to manage food supplies

Creativity in meal preparation

Job description

Overview

Ten90 Recruitment is looking for a Cook/Chef to make a difference to the lives of people in the services we support. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef/Cook to join us to work within a number of different services, where we are already supplying into with care staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including special dietary requirements.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Manage food supplies and inventory.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure meals are tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Contribute to menu planning and design.
• May be required to assist with serving meals and/or preparing snacks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a cooking role, preferably in a healthcare or care home setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals.
• Minimum of 1 year experience required in a similar role.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Pay rate is from £16.79 to £18.82 per hour depending on shifts, rising after 12 weeks of continuous employment
• Enhanced rates on public holidays
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Continuous support and professional development throughout your employment

We are an equal opportunities employer and all candidates suitable will be considered.

Unfortunately, we can\'t offer sponsorship at this time.

How to apply

We are recruiting now so, please submit your CV or call (phone number removed), 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.