Cook (unable to provide sponsorship)

Gold Care Homes; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare home in Witney is seeking a skilled Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and monitoring inventory. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, culinary training is preferred, and must have at least one year of cooking experience. This position offers a starting salary of £13 per hour along with several employee benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary starting from £13 per hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook preferred with knowledge of kitchen best practices.
• Must be able to remain on your feet for long periods and lift 25+ pounds.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble ingredients for various dishes.
• Monitor inventory and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Resolve customer order issues and assist other cooks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school training

Job description

About Our Home

Our home is excellently situated in the pretty Cotswolds market town of Witney, West Oxfordshire, close to local shops, parks, cafes and restaurants and the tranquil Church Green. The bustling centre of the City of Oxford is just 12 miles away, easily reached by road and rail links.

Cook Position

Our restaurant is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our kitchen staff! As a Cook, your responsibilities would include preparing delicious dishes in a timely manner, monitoring inventory and equipment, and maintaining the kitchen’s cleanliness.

Cook Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble ingredients for various dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts
• Ensure that all dishes are of high-quality and follow company recipes
• Report any equipment issues to management
• Monitor inventory, ordering new food and supplies as necessary
• Resolve issues with customers’ orders as needed
• Keep the kitchen neat and tidy, ensuring everything is sanitized appropriately
• Follow all health and safety guidelines
• Assist other cooks as needed

Cook Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Culinary school training preferred
• [1+] years of experience as a Cook
• Knowledge of kitchen best practices, including safe knife handling and cooking methods
• Excellent attention to detail, multitasking, and communication skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to remain on your feet for long periods of time and lift [25+] pounds

Benefits

• Salary starting from £13 per hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend.