Halcyon House, 55 Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU, UK Req #443
15 April 2025
Abbeyfield Living Society are looking for a Cook at Halcyon House. Halcyon House is a care and nursing home for older people in the heart of the village of Formby in Merseyside.
The role involves cooking breakfasts and preparing cereal for the residents. Lunch and tea time meals are prepared using nutritious ready-made meals from Apetitio.
You will also have 2 members of kitchen staff to provide support to you in the kitchen.
Pay: £12.96 p/h - £13.24 p/h
Hours: 40 hours a week. Shift times are 7:30am till 5:30pm.
Rota: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Location: Halcyon House, 55 Cable Street, Formby, L37 3LU
What Abbeyfield Offer You
* Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
* Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
* Life Assurance
* Free Parking
* Pay progression within role
* Learning and career development opportunities
* Company pension
* Discounted gym membership
* An employee assistance programme
* Shop and save vouchers
The Role of Cook
* As a Cook, you’ll have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene, or be prepared to obtain one within the first three months in the role. You will have demonstrable experience of cooking varied, healthy, and safe meals to large groups (twelve or more, and sometimes up to 20), on a regular basis.
* You’ll have the ability to communicate and interact well with people and work productively as part of a team. You need to be able to read and write to a good standard.
* You’ll be methodical and highly organised; your kitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.
* Demonstrating empathy and understanding of the nutritional needs of older people is essential.
About You
* In consultation with residents and staff, you'll create healthy balanced menus that reflect the needs and preferences of residents.
* You’ll plan, prepare, and cook residents’ meals from the agreed menu, taking into account personal preferences or recognised dietary requirements (e.g. diabetes).
* You’ll ensure a safe and sufficient supply of catering products by developing a system of ordering supplies in a timely manner. Ensure good stock control by recording catering orders and deliveries.
* Maintenance of a system of effective stock rotation and control is paramount to manage catering costs within the agreed budget.
* You will ensure safe and proper use of catering equipment and report any defects to management. Adherence to kitchen cleaning procedures in accordance with Environmental Health standards is required.
* 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.
Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references, and an Enhanced 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.
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