Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference to the lives of others?
£14.02 per hour
Joining Norse Group offers a fulfilling role as part of a team providing locally sourced, nutritious meals to residents in our Care Homes. We provide fully funded accredited courses, excellent career progression, and job satisfaction from giving back to the community and improving lives.
The opportunity:
* Permanent position
* 40 hours per week
* Shift from 7.30am to 6.30pm with an hour break
* Alternating weekends (one on, one off)
A day in the life:
You will be an integral part of our residents' lives through daily interactions, not just at mealtimes. Our goal is to ensure the world of food is accessible to all, including those with eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties. The social aspect of dining and nutritious meals are vital to residents' health and wellbeing.
As Cook Manager, you will oversee the kitchen and catering staff, preparing, cooking, and serving food to residents.
The onsite care team will provide detailed resident requirements via a catering handover sheet to support person-centred care.
Our central team will assist with food safety, health and safety, and allergen management, while our menu, promotions, and compliance teams will supply menu cycles, nutritional info, IDDSI menus, and promotional materials, allowing you to focus on food preparation.
Our electronic tablet system will facilitate communication, updates, and minimize paperwork.
What are we looking for from you?
Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment, organized approach, understanding of the food industry, knowledge of textured modified diets (IDDSI), and experience working within a set budget.
A passion for delivering excellent customer service, strong communication skills, and adaptability are essential.
We value supporting others and share our core values:
* Act with integrity
* Pursue better
* Make it happen
Why work for Norse Catering?
We provide comprehensive training to help you perform your best, with tools for self-development and career ownership. Our flexible benefits package offers real value; for details, please click here.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role; costs covered by the employer.
We may close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
We are committed to inclusive employment practices.
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