Head Cook - The Hollies

HICA Group; Hessle; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit care organization is seeking a Head Cook at The Hollies in Hessle. The successful candidate will prepare high-quality meals, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure compliance with health standards. Ideal applicants should have relevant qualifications, kitchen experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include flexible wage access, career progression opportunities, and various wellness perks.

Benefits

Wagestream for instant access to earned wages

Referral bonuses

Monthly in-house lottery

Exclusive discounts

Health and protection plans

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of individual dietary needs to cater to residents.
• Good understanding of challenging behaviors to effectively interact with Service Users.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned meals emphasizing presentation and nutritional value.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Chef.
• Handle purchasing and ordering within organizational guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of dietary needs

Experience in kitchen environment

Education

Relevant qualification for this role

Job description

Shine bright in a new career this summer – become a Head Cook at The Hollies!

The HICA Group has an exciting new opportunity for a caring & enthusiastic individual to join our growing team as a Head Cook at The Hollies, based in Hessle.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. HICA does not offer sponsorship to Non-UK Nationals.

Pay & Hours:

• £13.00 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working on a 7-day rota with alternate weekends

The Role:

• Provide planned meals to a high culinary standard, emphasizing presentation and quality, ensuring nutritional value and dietetic needs are met.
• Ensure food is served appropriately, on time, and meets all HICA standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene legislation, including the implementation of HACCP.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries following HACCP procedures in the absence of the Chef.
• Handle purchasing and ordering within organizational guidelines.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with Service Users, including communication and completing questionnaires.
• Serve food and beverages to Service Users when necessary.

Who we are looking for:

• Holds a relevant qualification for this role (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Excellent knowledge of individual dietary needs.
• Good understanding of challenging behaviors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Rewards & Benefits:

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Wagestream – Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly.
• Car maintenance schemes, cycle-to-work schemes, referral bonuses, recognition rewards, and more.
• Opportunities for funded qualifications and career progression.
• Monthly in-house lottery, exclusive discounts, fitness perks, savings plans, health & protection plans, wellbeing support, free parking, and other benefits.

About Us:

Located in beautiful grounds, The Hollies Care Centre is within easy reach of local amenities in Hessle. We prioritize individual needs, providing ongoing specialist training, including dementia care, to ensure residents receive the best care. The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organization serving older adults and those with learning difficulties in various settings.