Job Description
Are you a Cook seeking a new challenge? Do you have previous experience working within a Care Home Setting?
Service Care Solutions are pleased to present an exciting opportunity supporting our established client to recruit an experienced Cook for a TEMPORARY opportunity in the Gloucestershire area. The successful candidate will have the ability to treat people with dignity, whilst having strong listening and observational skills to understand the unique needs and preferences of individuals.
Job Purpose: Cook
Pay: 12.50 PAYE p/h + £150 SCS Welcome Bonus
Location: Forest Court Care Home, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DR
Hours: Friday & Sunday, 8am-4pm
Contract: 2 Weeks with likelihood of extension
The post holder will work be responsible for the preparation, cooking, and service of nourishing and delightful meals to residents, considering their individual preferences, special dietary requirements, and any necessary modifications in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Creating a varied and nutritional menu in line with dietary needs and preferences
2. Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping
3. Managing all mandatory paperwork including: adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures
4. Catering for special events or seasonal activities
5. Ordering and procuring fresh food and other food supplies from Preferred Suppliers
6. Regularly monitor stock control and to inform the Manager of any discrepancies.
7. To prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, taking into account, the content, balance, colour and nutritional values of each meal
8. To maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate Food Hygiene Regulations
Requirements
9. Previous experience within a Nursing Home setting
10. Previous experience in food preparation
Benefits
11. Four weekly payroll runs
12. £250 training allowance
13. Excellent pay rates
14. Exceptional referral bonuses
15. Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
16. Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
17. Ltd & PAYE payment options available
18. Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
19. FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services
20. FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations