Cook - Bank

St Philips Care; Coldstream (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Training provided

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Flexible hours

Refer a friend bonus £100

St Philip’s Care family across the UK

Job summary

St Philips Care Group is seeking a reliable cook to join our busy kitchen at The Grove Skellingthorpe Care Centre. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, adhere to budgets set by the home manager, and maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Training and support are provided to ensure continuity of care for residents. Experience in care, hospital, or commercial kitchens is helpful; NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent, plus basic food hygiene certification, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of COSHH and high hygiene standards.
• Awareness of textures and modified diets is helpful.
• Experience in care, hospital, or commercial kitchens advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and beverages as required.
• Work in accordance with home policies.
• Maintain high hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Use resources efficiently and order food as needed.
• Report issues or concerns from residents to the Care Centre Manager.
• Attend mandatory in-house training as required.
• Understand COSHH requirements.
• Keep cleanliness and hygiene records up to date.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

COSHH knowledge

Hygiene standards

Dietary modification

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Basic 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 The Grove Skellingthorpe 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

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 life
• Rewards 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

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 manne