Cook/Kitchen Assistant - Part time CC

Curaa Group; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Curaa Group is seeking a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to join a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality care. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining standards of hygiene, and ensuring resident satisfaction. This part-time position values teamwork and a proactive approach to cooking nutritious meals.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Refer a Friend scheme

Monthly and Quarterly Achievement awards

Free Uniform, DBS & meals

Free video-based and in-house training

Pension contributions through Nest

Variety of shifts and flexibility

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Must engage well with others and be a team player.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Energetic and hardworking individual needed.
• Flexibility and adaptability essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in delivering high-quality food service.
• Prepare daily meals, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety regulations.
• Organize and keep records, follow recipes accurately.

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

Energetic

Flexible

Passionate about service

Job description

Cook/Kitchen Assistant - Part time - 22h/week - £12.21 - £14/h depending on experience

Who are we:

Curaa is a family-run, community-driven care provider with award-winning homes and a compassionate team that provides person-centred care. Having launched in 2019, Curaa has grown its footprint across the South and Southwest of England and plans to continue this journey in the future.

Our commitment to excellence is driven by our core values of respect, integrity, community, and learning.

Respect: At Curaa, we believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and heard.

Integrity: Our commitment to ethical practices ensures that we build trust with our residents, partners, and each other. We do what is right, especially when no one is watching.

Community: We support each other and work together to achieve common goals. Our sense of community extends beyond our office walls, as we actively engage with and contribute to the broader society.

Learning: By fostering a culture of learning, we ensure that our team remains innovative and adaptable in a constantly evolving world.

The successful applicant will:

• Help the Chef to deliver food service of high quality within the home, and also with meal service to the residents.
  

• Prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and staff. Also plan, prepare and cater for modified diets and special events such as birthdays, ensuring the highest quality and presentation of the food served and making sure the residents are happy with the service delivered in the home.
  

• Demonstrate the uppermost standards in cleanliness, food safety and hygiene in the kitchen area, including all equipment and appliances, adhering to all regulatory and statutory requirements and company policies and procedures.
  

• Clean and take care of equipment used to carry out tasks, such as utensils, plates, etc, and report any on any need for maintenance or replacement to the Catering Manager
  

• Be organised and good at keeping records as well as able to follow recipes.
  

What we are looking for:

Someone who can deliver a level of care that truly comes from the heart, making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in catering for their individual needs. Someone who likes to be proactive and forward thinking, who is passionate about cooking home cooked and nutritionally balanced meals as well as keeping the Kitchen clean and tidy.

Requirements

You will need to be:

• A team player who engages well with others.
  

• Strong communicator and influencer.
  

• Energetic and hard-working.
  

• Flexible and adaptable to change.
  

• Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference.
  

• A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook.
  

  
  
  
  

Benefits

We Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
  

• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 (Nurses); £150 (all other roles).
  

• Enhancements for nights, NVQs and years of service. *
  

• Monthly and Quarterly Achievement awards.
  

• Free Uniform, DBS & meals.
  

• Free video-based and in-house training.
  

• Pension contributions through Nest.
  

• Variety of shifts and flexibility.
  

• Free onsite parking.
  

* Subject to T&Cs of employment.