Overview
Join Abbeyfield Living Society as a Cook in Halifax. Abbeyfield Living Society has provided housing and care for older people for almost 70 years. We are dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.
Role: Cook
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5
Location: Halifax Ing Royde, HX3 0JE
Pay rate: 12.21 – 12.40
The Role
Cook responsibilities include creating healthy, balanced menus with choices that reflect residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
* Maintain a system of stock rotation and control to manage catering costs within the budget.
* Ensure safe and proper use of catering equipment and report defects to management. Adhere to kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules per Environmental Health standards; keep kitchen and store areas clean and hygienic.
* Use all equipment and products in line with COSHH requirements and keep COSHH assessments under review. Participate in and supervise relevant records related to food safety.
About You
* Relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene and demonstrable experience cooking varied, healthy meals for large groups regularly.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
* Methodical and highly organized; maintain a clean, tidy kitchen and equipment with effective stock rotation.
Why Join Abbeyfield Living Society?
* Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata, including bank/public holidays
* Comprehensive induction
* Refer a friend scheme with potential earnings
* Medicash healthcare expenses
* Life Assurance
* Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
* Learning and career development opportunities
* Occupational sick pay
* Company pension
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Independent accreditation as a menopause-friendly organisation
* Blue Light Card discounts
Eligibility: This role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references, and a basic DBS check (costs 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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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