Cook - Willow House - 30.62 Hours Days

Holmes Care Group; Anstruther; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enh

SSSC fees paid (Scotland)

Company pension scheme

DBS application paid (permanent)

Refer a Friend up to £500

Blue Light Card Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and online training

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Holmes Care Group is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents and manage dietary requirements while upholding strict cleanliness and safety standards. You will collaborate with the kitchen team, assist with stock control, and help ensure all food safety regulations are followed.

The role includes training opportunities, DBS coverage in some cases, and a benefits package that supports staff wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for residents with dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of high standard cleanliness and health and safety practices.
• Ability to guide and coach kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Produce varied, tasty menus and accommodate dietary needs.
• Prepare and serve meals while maintaining cleanliness and safety.
• Control stock and assist with ordering and procurement.
• Ensure health and safety documentation is up to date.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

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.