We are looking for an experienced and creative Cook to join our Okeley Care Home in Chelmsford, Essex. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. 25 per hour
Zero hours contract
Monday - Sunday. Shift are as and when required by the home.
As the Care Home Cook, you will be required to prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
Schedule weekly meal menus, paying attention to individual dietary requirements
Work with healthcare professionals involved in the support of people living in our care homes to ensure meal plans and dietary requirements fall into individuals support plans and risk assessments.
Maintain quality assurance systems within the kitchen
Undertake supervision of other kitchen team members
Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to contamination and cross infection.
NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality
~2 years’ experience in a catering environment
~12 months experience in managing a kitchen
~ 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
~ Free on-site parking*
~ Enhancement to pay on bank holidays
~ Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
~ DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
~ Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
~ Paid uniform
~ Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
~ If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.