Relief Cook - Overtonlea Care Centre - SIC08025

Shetland Islands Council; Levenwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to oversee meal preparation and service in a residential care home. This role involves ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene while providing nutritious meals to residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, excellent time management skills, and a passion for delivering quality service. Join a supportive team in a beautiful location known for its vibrant culture and excellent work/life balance, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working

Interview expenses covered

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and meal preparation in a care setting.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Organising and controlling meal preparation and service.
• Reporting to the Unit Manager regarding kitchen operations.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety

Time management

Education

Catering qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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The Cook is responsible for organising and controlling the preparation and service of meals in a residential care home and the meals on wheels provision, where relevant. The Cook reports to the Unit Manager.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification, and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is G.
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour.
• Supply/Casual/Relief post.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update.
• A relocation package does not apply to this post.
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland.
• We are happy to talk flexible working.

During the application process, you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Overtonlea Care Services, Levenwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Eileen Barclay - Cook - Contact on: 01595745032 or email: [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles, known for its natural beauty, wildlife, and vibrant culture. The Islands offer a thriving economy, excellent work/life balance, modern amenities, and highly regarded schools, making it an ideal place to live and work.

Find out more about:

• Living and working in Shetland: here
• The Shetland Islands Council: here