Weekend Cook

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a caring team at an established health and social care provider as a Weekend Cook. This role is essential for delivering nutritious meals that meet dietary and cultural needs, ensuring the wellbeing of residents. You will engage with service users to understand their food preferences while maintaining high standards of food safety. This position offers opportunities for training and development in a supportive environment. If you have a warm personality and a passion for cooking, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Retail Discounts

Travel Discounts

Energy Savings

Online Courses

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation in various settings.
• Certification in Food Hygiene Level 2 is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certification

Knowledge of HACCP

Customer Engagement

Education

Food Safety Training

Job description

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Glenhurst Lodge Care Home - Weekend Cook Position

Glenhurst Lodge care home is looking for a Weekend Cook to join their team, cooking for our residents on Saturdays 10-3 and Sundays 9-3 (enhanced rate of x1.25 for Sundays).

The Weekend Cook plays a vital role in our team, providing nutritious and hearty meals for our service users.

About us

Bramley Health is a specialist health and social care provider supporting men and women of working age with various mental health challenges, helping them maximize their independence and live fulfilling lives.

Glenhurst Lodge is a 22-bed care home for male service users, located in Maidstone, featuring beautiful grounds and spacious communal areas.

About the role

Nutrition is key to delivering quality care. As a Weekend Cook, you will ensure dietary and cultural requirements are met, serving meals that promote wellbeing.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing nutritious meals according to guidelines and requirements
2. Daily cleaning and maintenance of kitchen and equipment
3. Maintaining inventory of kitchen supplies
4. Applying knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
5. Engaging with service users to reflect their food preferences
6. Holding Food Hygiene Level 2 certification
7. Previous experience in food preparation in a commercial, domestic, hospital, or care setting
8. Having a warm, approachable personality to interact with service users and vulnerable adults
9. Opportunities for training and development
10. Benefits include retail discounts, travel discounts, energy savings, online courses, and more

If you're interested in the Weekend Cook position, click apply today or contact us directly.