Cook (Part time)

Aurem Care; Caterham on the Hill; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Caterham on the Hill is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare special diet meals and ensure high service levels. The ideal candidate will have previous cooking experience and the ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen. This role offers flexibility with 16 hours per week and competitive pay of £15 per hour. Join us in making a positive impact in our community.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Free DBS

Free or discounted meals

Company pension

Free in-house training

Yearly salary review

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must have previous cooking experience.
• Ability to follow and prioritise tasks.
• Efficient in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special diet meals per care staff instructions.
• Maintain high service level during meal times.
• Complete HACCP documentation.
• Report equipment defects to Home Manager.
• Ensure good quality and portion control.
• Assist Head Chef with menu planning.
• Perform ad hoc duties as needed.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Creativity

Proficiency in food preparation techniques

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community? Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of Cooking? Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones. Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day. Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting If these are values that resonate with you and you're looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious 'Top 20 Care Home Group' accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Responsibilities

• To prepare special diet meals in accordance with instructions from the care staff.
• To ensure a high level of service for all meal times.
• To complete all documentation relating to HACCP.
• To ensure report any defects to equipment to the Home Manager.
• To ensure good quality and portion control.
• Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning.
• Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents.
• Must have previous cooking experience.
• You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do.
• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities.
• Proficiency in food preparation techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Great communication skills.

Benefits

• Part time contract.
• Hours: 16 hours per week, including weekend work.
• Pay: £15 per hour, equivalent to £12,480 per annum.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Free DBS (T&C's apply).
• Free or discounted meals.
• Company pension.
• Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
• Yearly salary review.
• Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C's apply).
• Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do.

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.