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Vacancy Filler; Alness; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Full training provided

Refer a friend £100 bonus

Rewards scheme for all staff

Learn while you earn

Job summary

St Philips Family Care Centre is seeking a reliable cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals, maintain high hygiene standards and work within budget guidelines set by the home manager.

We serve traditional home-style dishes for our residents and celebrate birthdays with cakes and desserts. The role requires DBS/PVG clearance and a caring, team-oriented approach to the elderly.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 706/2 in Catering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of textured and modified diets.
• Experience in a care, hospital or kitchen setting advantageous but training provided.
• Ability to relate to residents in a kind and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and beverages as required.
• Work in accordance with home policies.
• Carry out kitchen duties maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Use resources effectively and order food.
• Report issues raised by residents to the Care Centre Manager.
• Attend mandatory and in-house training as required.
• Understand COSHH.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene records.

Skills

Verbal and written comms

Caring for elderly

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 / 706/2 in Catering

Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We are recruiting for a reliable and experience cook to join our busy kitchen and team. A person who has high standards in quality and presentation, delivering the very best nutritional meals.

You would be able to work within budgets as set by the home manager.

At Catalina House Care Centre our residents prefer good old fashioned home cooking for example: Sunday Roast's and for puddings our residents enjoy a jam sponge or crumble with custard.

For Birthdays we make a special effort to celebrate so our Cooks and KA's make a range of cakes and sponges for these special occasion's

If you have a passion for cooking and a passion for the elderly and would like to join a supportive and inclusive team then this could be the role for you!

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS / PVG check.

As a Cook you will be responsible for:

• To prepare and serve meals and beverages as required.
• To work in accordance with the homes policies.
• To carry out kitchen duties ensuring a high standard of hygiene at all times.
• To use resources effectively and order food.
• Report any issues or matters raised by service users concerning catering to the Care Centre Manager
• Attend mandatory and in house training as required
• Understand COSHH
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene records as required

As Cook it preferable for you to have:

• Minimum qualification NVQ Level 2 or 706/2 in Catering, Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate
• Knowledge of textured and modified diets
• Experience in a care, hospital or commercial kitchen setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training can be provided
• Have good verbal and written skills
• To have the ability to relate to our residents in a kind and courteous manner

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your lifeRewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK