Cook: Create Nutritious Menus & Lead Kitchen Team

Holmes Care Group; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in Scotland is looking for a Cook to prepare nutritious home-cooked meals while maintaining high cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in accommodating diverse dietary requirements and managing food health and safety. This role also involves coaching kitchen staff and managing stock control. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates + bank holiday enhancements

SSSC registration fees paid for

Company pension scheme

Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for

Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500

Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back

Discounted Health Club memberships

Training and development opportunities

Recognition schemes including Staff Appreciation Week

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Cook with the ability to accommodate a variety of dietary requirements.
• Must hold relevant qualifications and Food Hygiene Certificates.
• Awareness of all relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce varied, tasty menus while considering dietary requirements.
• Provide special diets where necessary.
• Clean and wash up after meals while ensuring kitchen cleanliness.
• Prepare and serve meals.
• Guide and coach the kitchen team.
• Manage stock control and replenishing.
• Ensure compliance with Food Health and Safety requirements.

Job description

A leading care home group in Scotland is looking for a Cook to prepare nutritious home-cooked meals while maintaining high cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in accommodating diverse dietary requirements and managing food health and safety. This role also involves coaching kitchen staff and managing stock control. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families.