Weekend Cook

TN United Kingdom; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and social care is seeking a dedicated Weekend Cook to join their vibrant team. This role is crucial in providing nutritious meals tailored to the dietary needs of residents. You'll engage with individuals, ensuring their preferences are met while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. With opportunities for training and development, along with various perks like retail discounts and energy savings, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Join a supportive environment where your culinary skills can shine and contribute to the well-being of residents.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Retail Discounts

Travel Savings

Energy Bill Reductions

Online Upskilling Courses

Counseling Services

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

HACCP Knowledge

Food Hygiene Level 2

Cultural Sensitivity

Inventory Management

Job description

Napier 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 (Enhance rate of x1.25 for Sundays).

The Weekend Cook is an important part of our team, providing nutritious hearty foods for our service users.

About us

Bramley Health is a specialist health and social care provider supporting men and women of working age with mental health challenges, aiming to maximize their independence for a meaningful life.

Napier Lodge is a modern, 23-bed care home in Waterlooville, recently renovated with beautiful grounds, spacious communal areas, and a new kitchen for your creativity!

About the role

Nutrition is vital to providing excellent care. As Weekend Cook, you will prepare meals following dietary and cultural requirements, showing genuine concern for our residents’ wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals according to guidelines and requirements
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and equipment
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies
• Apply knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
• Engage with residents to reflect their food preferences
• Hold Food Hygiene Level 2 certification
• Have previous experience in food preparation within a commercial, domestic, hospital, or care setting
• Show warmth and approachability to connect with residents and vulnerable adults

We offer training and development opportunities, retail discounts, travel savings, energy bill reductions, online upskilling courses, and initiatives to help the planet, like planting trees and saving turtles. Additionally, we provide 24/7 confidential counselling.

If you're interested in the Weekend Cook position, please click 'Apply' today!