Second Cook

Hatzfeld Care; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 14,206 - 20,233; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Company pension

Meals provided

24/7 free counselling service

On-site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

A residential care provider in Gainsborough is seeking a cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents and maintain high food hygiene standards. The role involves creating meal plans considering special dietary needs and responding to residents' feedback. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation and knowledge of kitchen equipment. This position offers £12.50 per hour for 30 hours a week, with additional benefits including life insurance and monthly bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining a 5* food hygiene rating is ideal but not essential.
• Must be confident to lone work.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare residents' meals and maintain a nutritious diet.
• Implement health and safety requirements for food preparation.
• Respond to residents' dietary needs and requests.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Meal planning

Knowledge of dietary needs

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

At Hatzfeld we provide residential care for adults with varying needs such as Asperger’s, Schizophrenia or eating disorders to age-related illnesses or Dementia. A person-centred care plan is produced tailored to each individual’s specific needs. Laughton Croft is a residential mental health home.

With residential care services in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire we have a wide range of different career opportunities available supporting adults with varying levels of need, providing person centered, responsive care.

The cook will prepare residents meals and maintain a well-balanced nutritious diet (Taking into consideration special dietary needs and requirements as set out in Residents Care Plans, and residents menu choices)

Maintain a high standard of food preparation and implement the requirements set out by the Environment Health and Local Authority for the Home, the Food Safety Act 1990, and the Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2005. (Personal appearance must be of an acceptable level. Uniform provided must be worn, hair covered or tied back. Sensible enclosed non-slip shoes to be worn.)

• Must be confident to lone work
• Experience in maintaining a 5* food hygiene rating is ideal but not essential
• An understanding of Safe food better business and working inline to this
• To hold a suitable food and hygiene certificate, ideal but not essential
• To prepare food andcookin a hygienic manner. Help come up with ideas for meals and mealtimes.
• To be aware of the residents’ dietary needs and respond to their comments and requests in respect of the menu.
• To ensure that all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention paid to perishable goods.
• To contribute in the serving of food.
• To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment andcooking procedures

• Mileage paid over 5 miles (up to 50 miles per day)
• Life insurance
• Company pension in place
• Meals provided
• 24/7 free counselling service
• On site car park
• Monthly staff bonuses
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

£12.50 per hour, 30 hours per week