Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support others every day? We're looking for a Cook to join us at our Nursing Home in Church Stretton, Shropshire.
The Sandford Nursing Home is a happy, welcoming environment set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care.
In this role, you'll oversee the ordering, purchasing and invoicing of supplies within budget, ensure all food is stored, prepared and cooked to the highest standards of hygiene, and plan menus that meet the dietary needs of our residents. You'll also manage cleaning schedules, maintain kitchen equipment, and play an active role in meal preparation. With a strong focus on health and safety, you'll lead by example, ensuring staff follow best practice while creating nutritious, well-balanced meals that support residents' wellbeing.
Hours of work for this role are 18 hours per week; working every other weekend Saturday and Sunday (6:30am - 4pm)
Holds Food Safety Level Two (or higher) or equivalent
Significant experience within a working kitchen and kitchen management
Experience of managing a team
Excellent food preparation skills
Ability to present and organise arrangements for kitchen planning
Good verbal communication skills with good written skills
Working knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.
We're one of the West Midlands' largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it - make it happen
Improve it - move things forward.
Live it - show understanding and compassion
We're building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There's never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
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