Flexible Bank Cook

Home Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Flexible Bank Cook, where you'll prepare diverse meals and handle essential kitchen duties in a supportive environment. Enjoy flexible shifts, good pay, and the satisfaction of making a difference in our customers' lives. This role is perfect for those looking to balance work with other commitments.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to shopping discount scheme

Skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in catering required.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Understanding of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen management as directed.
• Prepare and serve three meals daily.
• Order supplies and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Catering experience

Tools

Stock management technology

Job description

Job Description - Flexible Bank Cook (25708)

Flexible Bank Cook - (25708)

Description

Flexible Bank Cook

Location: Wallsend, Tyne & Wear

Casual, flexible work - choose the shifts you want to work

Pay: £12.60 per hour plus benefits

Home, a place where you belong

Looking to earn extra cash while maintaining your current commitments? Or seeking a job with flexible shifts? Join us at Home Group and be part of our flexible bank team.

As a Cook on our bank, you'll handle all kitchen duties at our extra care service, including ordering food, menu planning, and ensuring health and safety standards. You'll prepare meals catering to diverse dietary needs and cultural preferences.

Typical shift as a Cook

• Oversee kitchen management as directed by our Support Coordinator and Service Manager.
• Prepare and serve three meals daily, plus tea and snacks.
• Order supplies, maintain stock levels, and record expenditure.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and storage areas.
• Support our older persons service, which has diverse support needs.

Enjoy the satisfaction of making a positive difference in our customers' lives, working for one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work!

You bring

• Experience in catering.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Sensitivity towards vulnerable individuals.
• Flexibility to work at short notice, selecting your preferred shifts.

Our team

Join our passionate team led by Senior Client Services Manager Sarah Hill and Client Services Manager Jessica Holman. We pride ourselves on quality food and continuous improvement in our catering services. We foster a supportive environment with regular catch-ups (and plenty of coffee, tea, and biscuits!).

Job details

• Proficiency with technology for stock management, ordering, record-keeping, and online learning.
• An enhanced DBS check is required, which we will pay for.

A place where you belong

We celebrate diversity and support all colleagues to be their authentic selves through internal networks and allies, making Home Group a great place to work.

What’s in it for you?

• We are a living wage employer, ensuring fair pay plus holiday entitlement.
• Weekly pay, paid one week in arrears.
• Access to our shopping discount scheme with over 800 discounts.
• Opportunities for skill development through our learning portal.
• Potential for more hours or permanent roles.
• Supportive environment recognized as the 10th Best Place in the UK for Wellbeing.