Remedicare Staffing are seeking a dedicated Cook or Chef to join the catering team at an attractive elderly care home near Leighton Buzzard. The core responsibilities will be to deliver high quality home cooked meals for the residents on the days that you are working, working in an extremely rewarding setting.
Vacancy Reference: PK70174 (Care Home Cook or Chef)
This is a full time, permanent Cook position paying an initial £13.25 per hour on a permanent contract. This is a working 4 days per week (32 hours) working 8:00am-4:00pm shifts.
This role is working in a fantastic 25 bedded Care Home that is a part of an established family-owned care company that has a strong history of supporting and developing their staff. As a Cook within this care home you will provide a high-quality food service to support residents, be responsive to their needs, and contribute to their overall positive experience of living in the Home.
Candidates will ideally have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate and previous experience of working in a Care Home or similar environment would be preferred but is not essential. A good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines is required within the Cook role. Qualifications within Catering/Hospitality/Professional Cookery would be looked upon favourably but are not essential.
If you have previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Sous Chef and want to work in an extremely rewarding environment then apply now!
Care Home Cook / Chef Main Duties:
* Oversee all aspects of food preparation, including cooking, plating, and presentation
* Cook using fresh ingredients made from scratch as much as possible
* Follow weekly food menus, paying particular attention to any special dietary requirements
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen environment, as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection
For more information on the Care Home Cook role please click apply & call Phil on (phone number removed)