Cook - Mayflower Court

Norse Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Norse Group as a Cook at Mayflower Court, where you will provide nutritious meals to residents while managing kitchen operations and staff. Your role will enhance the dining experience for those with dietary challenges, making a real impact on their wellbeing.

Benefits

Fully funded accredited courses

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Understanding of textured modified diets (IDDSI).
• Organized approach to kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen and catering staff.
• Prepare, cook and serve food to residents.
• Ensure food safety and dietary compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Food Safety

Job description

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference to the lives of others?

Cook - Mayflower Court

£13.79 Per hour

Joining Norse Group will provide you with a fulfilling role, becoming part of a team that supplies locally sourced, nutritious, and healthy meals to residents within our care homes. We offer fully funded accredited courses, excellent career progression, and job satisfaction from giving back to your community and improving people’s lives.

The opportunity:

* Permanent

* 40 hours per week

* Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: Tuesday 8.30-5.00, Wednesday 10.00-6.30, Thursday 7.30-4.00, Saturday 10.00-6.30, Sunday 10.00-6.30
• Week 2: Monday 7.30-6.30, Tuesday 7.30-6.30, Wednesday 7.30-6.30, Friday 7.30-6.30

A day in the life:

You will be an integral part of our residents’ homes through daily interaction, not just at mealtimes but throughout your working day. Our goal is to ensure the wonderful world of food is accessible to all, including those with eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties. The social aspect of dining and nutritious meals is fundamental to residents' health and wellbeing.

As Cook Manager, you will manage the kitchen and catering staff, including preparing, cooking, and serving food to residents.

The onsite care team will provide detailed catering handovers to ensure a collaborative, person-centered approach to care.

Our central team will support you in managing food safety, health and safety, and food allergens, while our menu, promotions, and compliance teams will assist with menu cycles, nutritional info, IDDSI menus, and promotional materials, allowing you to focus on food preparation.

Our electronic tablet will facilitate communication and management through our kitchen system, reducing paperwork.

What are we looking for from you?

You should have experience working in a busy kitchen environment, with an organized approach, and a good understanding of the food industry and textured modified diets (IDDSI), along with working within set budgets.

A passion for delivering excellent customer service is essential, along with strong communication skills and an adaptable work approach.

We seek individuals passionate about supporting others and sharing our core values:

• We care completely.
• We collaborate proactively.
• We act with integrity.
• We pursue better.
• We make it happen.

Why work for Norse Catering?

We provide award-winning training and tools for self-development, empowering you to succeed in your role and your career.

From day one, you will have access to a flexible benefits package. For details, please visit our website.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate, with costs covered by the employer.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusive employment practices.