Cook Role

Blue Arrow; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable catering provider in Bicester is looking for a Cook to join their team, creating high-quality meals for residents. The role requires experience in a professional kitchen and knowledge of specialist diets. The position offers 15.5 contracted hours per week with a pay rate of £13.50 to £14 per hour. Benefits include 28 days of holiday, free uniform, and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards' programme

Qualifications

• Experience catering for large groups is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and understand residents' preferences.

Responsibilities

• Create delicious meals for residents.
• Actively cater to nutritional needs.
• Work within a friendly catering team.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Knowledge of catering for specialist diets

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking

Job description

Location: Langford View , Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6EW

Pay rate: £13.50 to £14 per hour (Weekend and NVQ enhancements available)

Contracted hours: 15.5 hours per week

Shift times: 7:00am - 4:00pm (Monday-Thursday and Friday or Working alternate weekends)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?

Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?

We're currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.

Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You'll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You'll get to know our residents and their families so that you'll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.

In joining us, you'll also become part of our extended family. You'll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

At Langford View we offer specialist and high-quality residential, nursing, early-stage dementia and respite care for up to 60 residents in a calm, friendly and comfortable surroundings.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we\'ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we\'re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you'll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You'll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you'll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.

If you are interested in this role please Contact Giles for further information on - 01865728362

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