Cafe Cook - Independent Living
Malmesbury SN16, UK Req #22 03 May 2024
Role: Cook
Location: Malmesbury
Contract: 24 hours including alternate weekends (
Pay rate: £ - £ from 1st April 2024
The Abbeyfield Society are a national charity helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people by providing companionship in our supported housing accommodation, retirement apartments and care homes.
This is a brilliant opportunity for people who would be interested in joining our organisation, to support our Independent Living property in Malmesbury. Our restaurant offers delicious breakfast options, light lunches and snacks to our residents, visitors and the local community.
The Role of a Cook:
1. You'll create healthy balanced menus, with choices which reflect the needs and dietary preferences of residents and external customers.
2. You will help develop awareness of the restaurant within the community, offering meals at a low cost and the social benefits that can bring.
3. You’ll also ensure a safe and sufficient supply of catering products, by developing a system of ordering supplies in a timely manner. And to ensure good stock control, you’ll make sure catering orders and deliveries are recorded using documentation supplied, to enable all orders to be checked and audited.
4. 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.
5. You will also ensure safe and proper use of catering equipment, and report any defects to management. It is also important that you adhere to kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules in accordance with Environmental Health standards, and keep the kitchen and store areas in a clean and hygienic condition.
6. Correct use of all equipment and products in line with COSHH requirements is key, as is the need to keep all COSHH assessments under review. You will also participate in and supervise the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety.
About You
7. 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. Experience of working in a Cafe setting is desirable.
8. Able to lead and support the kitchen staff team, you'll also train and develop the to get the best out of each individual.
9. You’ll also be able to manage resources, planning rotas in advance to ensure continuity of the catering service.
10. Be methodical and highly organised; your kitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.
Abbeyfield can offer you:
At Abbeyfield, to thank you for making such a huge impact to our residents lives, we are committed to make life a little easier for our valued workforce by supporting
Your Wellbeing
11. A great work/life balance with great job satisfaction
12. Menopause Friendly accredited workplace
13. Inclusive working environment
14. Enhanced holiday entitlement for long service
15. Occupational sick pay
16. Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses to be claimed back (including dental, opticians, prescriptions, a range of therapies and much more.)
17. Eye care vouchers
18. Access to virtual GP
19. Discounted gym membership
20. 24hr Employee Assistance program
21. Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial Wellbeing
22. Competitive rates of pay
23. Pay progression within role
24. Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a colleague' scheme
25. Portal access to unlock a whole host of discounts and cashback offers
26. Child care vouchers
27. Eligibility for a Blue Light card, with huge savings
28. Life Assurance Scheme
29. Work place pension
Career Development
30. Peer and leadership support
31. Paid apprenticeship opportunities
32. Career pathways for each role; unlock your skills, knowledge and potential
33. Online Development Academy
You can find out more about what makes working for Abbeyfield great using the link below
We look forward to hearing from you
We reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications.
Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a Standard DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.
Other details
34. Pay Type Salary
35. Min Hiring Rate £
36. Max Hiring Rate £
37. Malmesbury SN16, UK
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