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A purpose built care facility located in Amersham, Pratt House offers care and support to the elderly in a warm and welcoming setting.There is a spacious garden filled with beautiful flowers and ample seating so residents can enjoy the fresh air and relax in the outdoors whilst catching up with family and friends. Essentially you will be joining a fantastic team, in a well supported home with great culture and core values.
The role of Cook at Pratt House is based on a 24 hour per week contract, which includes alternate weekend shifts.
The Role Of a Cook
* As a Care Home Cook; You'll develop, in consultation with residents, healthy balanced menus, with choices which reflect their needs and preferences.
* Plan, prepare and cook residents’ meals from the agreed menu, taking into account personal preferences or recognised dietary requirements.
* Regularly seeking feedback, you’ll monitor their satisfaction with the menu and quality of the food provided.
* Work alongside our Catering Manager and other members of the team to provide residents with healthy, delicious meals
* Maintenance of a system of effective stock rotation and control is paramount, and by doing so, you will manage catering costs within the agreed catering budget.
* Oversee safe and proper use of catering equipment.
* Champion kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules and ensure your kitchen and store areas are clean and hygienic at all times. You will also oversee the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety.
About You
* As a Cook, you’ll have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene, and a track record of demonstrable experience of cooking varied, healthy and safe meals to large groups on a regular basis.
* You’ll also be able to manage resources, planning rotas in advance to ensure continuity of the catering service.
* Be methodical and highly organised; the kitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.
What Abbeyfield Offer You
At Pratt House, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:
* Competitive pay
* Generous paid leave, including bank/public holidays for full time staff members
* Comprehensive induction
* Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
* Life Assurance
* Pay progression within role
* Learning and career development opportunities
* Occupational sick pay
* Company pension
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
* Shop and save vouchers
* Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.
If you would like to be considered for the role of Cook at Speedwell Court, please click apply on this advert and someone will be in contact to discuss the role in more detail with you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
INDB
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
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Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing
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