Cook - ERN05665

East Renfrewshire Council; Busby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home is seeking a Cook to join their catering team, responsible for preparing nutritious meals and engaging with residents. The ideal candidate will have relevant cooking skills and a City and Guilds qualification. This role is vital in ensuring residents receive quality meals tailored to their nutritional needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant cooking and baking skills required.
• Understanding of clients' needs is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals, snacks, and baked goods.
• Engage with residents and assist with meal transport.
• Perform general kitchen and dining duties.

Skills

Cooking skills

Baking skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

City and Guilds Catering qualification

Job description

Advert

Bonnyton House Care Home is a 34-bed residential home for older adults, part of the East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, located in the Busby area of East Renfrewshire.

Our cooks are a vital part of our team, ensuring residents receive nutritious meals. You will work within the catering team and support the wider care home team. Your role includes preparing nutritious meals, snacks, and baked goods, considering residents' nutritional needs and food presentation. Cooks also engage with residents, assisting with meal transport and serving, along with general kitchen and dining duties.

Applicants should have relevant cooking and baking skills, an understanding of the needs of our clients, good communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. A City and Guilds Catering qualification or similar is advantageous.

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