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Join Our Catering Team as a Cook
Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef, or cook who takes pride in your work? Are you seeking a new challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
We are currently recruiting a Cook to join our passionate, dedicated, and friendly catering team to prepare delicious meals for our residents.
Nutrition plays a vital role in our care packages. You will be actively involved in meeting the nutritional needs of our residents, ensuring a high-quality dining experience for all. Building relationships with residents and their families will help you understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.
Joining us means becoming part of our extended family. You will work alongside team members who are committed to providing care, warmth, and kindness to everyone in our homes.
About The Cedars Care Home
Located off the High Street in the village of Purton, The Cedars provides dedicated and personalized respite and residential care for 49 residents. The home is bright and charming, with each room offering views of the beautiful countryside or the garden.
Benefits of Working With Us
The Trust has been providing care for nearly a century and is the second-largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. We reinvest all profits into our residents, staff, and facilities. Benefits include:
* 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Free uniform
* Free DBS
* Higher pay rates at weekends
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Refer a Friend scheme with rewards
* Discounts via Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme
About You
You should have previous experience working in a professional kitchen, catering for specialist diets, and preparing meals for large groups, along with a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally, you will be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent, but this is not essential.
You should be confident engaging with elderly residents to understand their needs and enjoy working as part of a team.
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