Cook - Preston House - Bank

Holmes Care Group; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday Enh

SSSC registration fees paid (Scotland)

Company pension scheme

DBS/PVG fees paid (permanent roles)

Refer a Friend up to £500

Blue Light Card Scheme access

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Health Club memberships

Job summary

Holmes Care Group is seeking a Cook to serve nutritious, home-cooked meals in a care home setting. You will tailor menus to residents' dietary needs, maintain kitchen cleanliness and help guide the kitchen team.

Experience as a Cook and Food Hygiene Certificates are essential, with awareness of relevant regulations. Opportunities for ongoing training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook in a care home or similar food service setting.
• Hold Food Hygiene Certificates and be aware of current regulations.
• Ability to accommodate varied dietary requirements across residents.

Responsibilities

• Produce varied, tasty menus while considering individual dietary needs.
• Provide special diets where necessary.
• Clean and wash up after meals, ensuring kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Cook experience

Dietary accommodation

Health & safety awareness

Team coaching

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST:we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.

Benefits Package:

Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements

SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)

Company pension scheme

Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)

Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500

Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider

Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back

Discounted Health Club memberships

Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group

Additional on-going training and development opportunities

Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

What does the day of a Cook look like?

Our Cooks play a key role in serving nutritious home cooked meals, whilst also maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety:

Producing varied, tasty menus for our residents, whilst also considering individual dietary requirements

To provide special diets where necessary

Cleaning and washing up after meals and ensuring the overall cleanliness of the kitchen

Preparing and serving meals

Guiding and coaching the kitchen team

Stock control; stock replenishing/ordering

Managing Food Health and Safety requirements, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and up to date

To be considered for this role you will need to have experience working as a Cook, with the ability to accommodate a variety of dietary requirements. In addition, we expect you to hold all the relevant qualifications and Food Hygiene Certificates, and that you are aware of all the relevant regulations.

If you are ready to start a new career with the UK’s leading care home group, Together we can make a difference.