Deputy Cook

Caron Group; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 34,828,000 - 47,122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Blue Light Card

Culture of recognition

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Caron Group is looking for a Deputy Cook to join our Bridgend care home team. You will ensure nutritious meals are prepared, cater for dietary needs, and provide refreshments for residents and visitors.

You will also support daily kitchen operations, maintain high cleanliness standards and help manage food storage, ordering, and staff across shifts in line with hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking nutritious food daily to ensure a balanced diet for residents.
• Preparing written menus and weekly list for food supplies
• Providing alternative choice for residents as required
• Ensure knowledge of residents with special diet or allergies. Preparing of special diets and requirements for residents, as required.
• Monitoring optimum stock levels and ensuring food is stored and used in rotation
• Maintaining very high standards of cleanliness
• Monitoring daily fridge / freezer temperatures
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of all cooking utensils and crockery
• Responsible for actively participating in and maintaining standards of hygiene in the kitchen according to the cleaning schedules
• Responsible for ensuring that the Registered Manager is kept informed about the ordering, storing and provision of food and standards of hygiene
• Responsible for storage, preparation, cooking and serving of all foods according to the Food Safety Act 1990.
• Responsible for the day to day management of the kitchen, ensuring that all shifts are covered and ensuring that all staff entering the kitchen are appropriately attired in the correct uniform
• Completing kitchen audits, hazards analysis and all other management issues

Job description

We are currently seeking a Deputy Cook to join our family of Care Homes. As a Deputy Cook, you will ensure the nutritional content of the meals provided and cater for the dietary needs of all residents. You will be responsible for the meal service and provision of refreshments for the residents and visitors at the Home as well as ensuring the smooth operational running of the kitchen and that the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

About The Role

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and cooking nutritious food daily to ensure a balanced diet for residents.
• Preparing written menus and weekly list for food supplies
• Providing alternative choice for residents as required
• Ensure knowledge of residents with special diet or allergies. Preparing of special diets and requirements for residents, as required.
• Monitoring optimum stock levels and ensuring food is stored and used in rotation
• Maintaining very high standards of cleanliness
• Monitoring daily fridge / freezer temperatures
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of all cooking utensils and crockery
• Responsible for actively participating in and maintaining standards of hygiene in the kitchen according to the cleaning schedules
• Responsible for ensuring that the Registered Manager is kept informed about the ordering, storing and provision of food and standards of hygiene
• Responsible for storage, preparation, cooking and serving of all foods according to the Food Safety Act 1990.
• Responsible for the day to day management of the kitchen, ensuring that all shifts are covered and ensuring that all staff entering the kitchen are appropriately attired in the correct uniform
• Completing kitchen audits, hazards analysis and all other management issues

Caron Group is an inclusive organisation and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Caron Group is proud to offer 17 exceptional care homes across Mid and South Wales, each dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident. We offer a range of services including residential care, nursing care, and specialist dementia care all delivered by a highly trained and compassionate team. Our safe, understanding and engaging environment helps our residents maintain their dignity and quality of life.

Company Culture

Caron Group's strength is attributable to our team of highly motivated, passionate and dedicated staff. We invest in exceptional talent and our people share a commitment to success that is second to none. This energy is harnessed to deliver the highest levels of relationship-centred care. We are committed to supporting our staffs’ continuous professional development throughout their careers, through the provision of formal training and development opportunities. The group offers a friendly family culture and supportive environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution.

Company Benefits

We believe that caring for our people is just as important as caring for our residents. To reward dedication and contribution, we offer competitive pay and a supportive working environment. Our team members enjoy access to ongoing training and development, career progression opportunities, an auto-enrolment pension and an employee referral scheme. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity and continuous learning, providing a workplace that inspires, empowers, and nurtures growth.

• Referral bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Culture of recognition
• Progression opportunities

Salary

£14.30 per hour