Cook - Bank (with an option for part-time permanent contract)
About you:
We are looking for someone who can help us provide nutritious and well balanced meals for our residents. We are looking for a caring individual to help enhance the day-to-day life of our residents.
Essential:
· Basic food hygiene experience
· Willingness to be trained in the latest food preparation and hygiene regulations
· Genuine interest in working with vulnerable people
Desirable:
· Basic food hygiene qualification
· Formal catering qualification
· Experience of working in a residential care environment
About the role:
This is a Bank position with the opportunity for a part-time permanent contract. Shifts will be discussed in full at interview.
Hourly pay is £12.60
· You will be required to prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, well balanced and attractive meals that meet our residents' requirements,
· Ensure all food (prepared and unprepared) is stored in correct location and at correct temperature at all times.
· Contribute to planning of menus and be aware of particular residents likes, dislikes, allergies and dietary requirements.
· Clean kitchen area at end of each shift and at regular intervals as advised in home procedures.
· Contribute to the best of your abilities to the efficient running of the home and to the creation of an atmosphere to the best interests of the residents
· Practice maximum integrity and professionalism in all dealings with residents, residents families, visitors and outside agencies/regulators at all times.
· Keep clear and tidy records in line with policies & procedures.
About Us:
Notwen House is a family run 24 bed care home based in Annandale & Eskdale, Dumfries & Galloway. We have recently undergone extensive renovations that allow us to provide our residents with exceptional care. As a close-knit team, we are looking for someone who can join us and help support our residents to live as meaningful and fulfilling lives as possible. Working at Notwen House is a rewarding and enjoyable experience with the chance to progress your career and build some strong & meaningful relationships.
We are committed to training our staff to high levels so they can provide an excellent quality of support to our residents. There is also the opportunity to acquire additional skills, qualifications and learning that is paid for by the company. Along with this we run an employee Health Plan, which includes staff wellbeing sessions along with other benefits, a company pension scheme and excellent opportunities to progress your career
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person