EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY
Are you an experienced cook looking for sociable daytime working hours? Looking for autonomy to create amazing fresh produce and working on a generous budget for our residents?
Bank Cook for Westwood Lodge Care Home, NE4 6UR
* Flexible hours
* CENTRAL LOCATION
* FRIENDLY STAFF
* FULL INDUCTION
* PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES,
* UNIQUE OPENING- DUE TO CLOSE SHORTLY
* VERY FRIENDLY, EXCELLENT REPUTATION
* PART OF NEW CARING AND LEADING GROUP
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small friendly team at the Westwood Lodge Care Home. We are looking for a talented Bank Cook to join our home whom is keen and eager to progress. We are a nursing home supporting adults with mental illness. We pride ourselves in helping people to stay well and live a fulfilling life.
About the Role:
As a Cook you will be part of the team within the Home providing excellent meals and nutrition to our residents.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
- Create innovative menus and recipes
- Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and training as needed
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards
- Manage inventory levels and control food costs
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment
- Collaborate with restaurant management to develop seasonal offerings
Skills and Experience:
· Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
· Excellent communication and written skills
· Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
· Team player but able to work on your own initiative
· Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
· Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working within mental health.
In return we offer:
· Career development opportunities
· Excellent work environment
· Monthly pay
· Pension scheme
Skills:
- Proficient in all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating
- In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques and best practices
- Excellent understanding of food safety regulations and procedures
Our Mission Statement:
We are committed to:
· Providing the best person centred care
· Providing a safe warm friendly environment
· Encouraging the independence of our residents and promoting their dignity, choice and rights
· Ensuring our residents enjoy a fulfilling and great quality of life
· Providing excellent quality meals adapted to suit dietary requirements
· Encouraging our residents potential and contribution
· Deliver on all individual, spiritual and social needs of our residents
· Provide a "Home from Home" atmosphere
· Supporting our staff to fulfil their potential
· Working hard to continuously improve our service
If you feel you have the right values to work in our family run Home, you will be supported by a programme of induction along with training and development throughout your employment with us.
If you are a passionate cook with exceptional culinary skills and leadership abilities, we invite you to join our team
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* notice period?
Experience:
* Cooking in Care Home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person