Cook based at Cromwell House, Norwich
Permanent - Part Time 24 hours
91 per hour
Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home
Are you passionate about helping people? This is a hugely rewarding role which respects the choice of the individual, promotes health and wellbeing and makes mealtimes special creating social interaction. By working as a Cook in a care home/scheme, you will be a vital part of the care we provide and will make a clear difference every day.
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:
~28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
~ Life assurance.
~ A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
~ Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
~ Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
~ Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
~ Recommend a friend scheme.
~ Family friendly policies.
~ Long service awards.
~ Free uniform and DBS check.
~ Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.
As a Cook at MHA you will be responsible for managing the efficiency, hygiene and safety in the catering area, organising and supervising other staff working in the kitchen whilst maintaining the correct HACCP principals in all catering areas and ensuring all legislative standards are met. Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents on a daily basis, respecting residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice. Planning menus to provide nutritionally balanced and attractive meals and when necessary, providing for any special diets. An experienced caterer is required, with good planning, budget and stock control abilities. Taking stock of ingredients and creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh!
Cromwell House care home in Norwich
Cromwell House is a modern, purpose built care home offering personalised residential and respite care for up to 38 residents. Nestled in a quiet residential area near Norwich city centre, the home provides easy access to shops, cafés, and local attractions, while offering a peaceful environment with beautiful, landscaped gardens.
Each comfortable, ensuite room can be personalised with residents own furniture, creating a true home from home feel. Whether for a short term stay or long term care, Cromwell House is a welcoming, supportive community where residents thrive.
Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents, visitors and staff on a daily basis. This may also include catering for adhoc events. This means being able to follow recipes as well as knowing the basic techniques to handle almost any food type.
Being able to think about everything at once, and to understand and know what each section of the kitchen is working on is a skill in itself!
You must have the ability to cook to budgets
Be able to maintain a positive working environment and motivate the kitchen team to deliver excellent results
If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk
MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent Acquisition Team.