Overview
Cook role at Care Concern Group – Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Contract: Full Time | Shift Type: Days | Contracted hours: 40 hours per week
Our modern care home provides Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 106 residents. We’re looking for a skilled Cook to join our team to ensure residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.
What You’ll Do
* Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, meeting residents\' dietary needs and preferences.
* Menu Planning: Work with the Head Chef to plan menus that are nutritious and make the most of fresh ingredients.
* Kitchen Management: Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, production within budget, and maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards.
* Record Keeping: Maintain records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure safety and quality.
* Stock Management: Manage stock rotation, assist with ordering, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
* Health & Safety: Uphold statutory health and safety standards in kitchen and dining areas.
* Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly; oversee kitchen and dining area cleanliness.
Qualifications & Skills
* Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 Part 1 & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards).
* Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and knowledge of safe food handling.
* Communication: Good communication skills to liaise with team and understand residents\' dietary needs.
* Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the absence of the Head Chef.
* Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve goals.
Desirable Experience
* Specialized food preparation for residents with specific needs.
* Care environment experience is beneficial but not essential.
Benefits
* £12.94 per hour
* Contracted to 40 hours per week
* Pension
* Onsite parking
* Paid PVG
* Uniform provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full-time contract)
About Us
You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. Our five core values are Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity.
If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference. If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you join our team.
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