Overview
The Hollies Care Centre, Hessle, part of The HICA Group, is inviting applications for a Head Cook. The role requires an Enhanced DBS check and, for Non-UK Nationals, sponsorship is not offered.
Pay & Hours
* £14.11 per hour
* 40 hours per week
* Working on a 7 day rota with alternate weekends
The Role
* Provide planned meals to a high culinary standard with emphasis on presentation and quality, ensuring nutritional value and dietetic needs are met.
* Ensure food is served appropriately, on time and meets all HICA standards.
* Provide day-to-day supervision of all staff in the kitchen in the absence of the Chef.
* Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen; ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene legislation and implement the organisation’s HACCP system and all relevant policies.
* Receive, check and store deliveries in line with HACCP procedures in the absence of the Chef.
* Responsible for purchasing and ordering within organisational guidelines.
* Interact with Service Users professionally and respectfully, communicating and completing questionnaires.
* Where necessary, be responsible for serving food and beverages to Service Users.
Who We Are Looking For
* Holds a relevant qualification for this role (or equivalent)
* Previous experience of working in a Kitchen environment
* Excellent knowledge of individual dietary needs
* A good understanding of those with challenging behaviours
* Good communication and organisational skills
Rewards & Benefits
* New for 2025 - Wagestream – Your Pay, Your Way: take control of earnings with Wagestream, access up to 50% of earned wages instantly
* Car Maintenance Made Easy: MOTs, servicing, and repairs benefits
* Cycle to Work with Halfords: save on commute costs
* Refer-a-Friend Bonus: up to £2000
* Instant Recognition Rewards: monthly vouchers for outstanding performance
* Induction programme and funded qualifications with clear internal progression
* Monthly In-House Lottery
* Exclusive Discounts on retail, holidays, entertainment, cinema tickets
* Fitness Perks: discounted gym memberships and on-demand workouts
* Smart Savings & Loans: access to savings plans and affordable loans
* Health & Protection Plans: discounted hospital and death benefit plans
* Wellbeing Support: free counselling and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Free Parking at work
About Us
Nestled in its own beautiful grounds, The Hollies Care Centre is located in Hessle and within easy walking distance of local amenities. We prioritise individual needs and provide ongoing specialist training, including dementia care, to ensure residents receive the best possible care. The HICA Group is a Not-for-Profit organisation offering care services to older people and people with learning difficulties in residential and nursing homes and in the community.
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