We are looking for a part-time Cook to join our team at April Court.
April Court is a 17 bedroomed residential home that provides care and support for people with learning disabilities. It is situated in the Kinson area which is around 5 miles away from Bournemouth town centre.
This role will include working with the residents and staff in a busy kitchen that is used by all residents and staff throughout the day.
The prospective candidate must have the skills and ability to cook meals for the residents from basic, fresh ingredients, very little is pre-prepared.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Maintaining sufficient stocks and ensuring effective stock control systems are in place.
* Maintaining all kitchen records including involvement in budgetary control of provisions.
* Ensuring the kitchen area is kept to a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
* Ensuring all kitchen equipment is in efficient working order.
* Observance of safety regulations including the appropriate use of safety materials.
* Adhering to the Catering Manual and all relevant policies.
The successful candidate should have:
* Knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
* Excellent food hygiene and catering provision knowledge.
* A recognised catering qualification NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
* Knowledge of basic kitchen management, Health & Safety and infection control.
* Effective communication skills.
Part-time - 28 hours per week, working Sunday to Thursday
The interview will include a skills-based assessment of your cooking and a formal interview.
What Tricuro offers:
* Access to high quality CPD and qualifications
* Comprehensive high-quality induction and ongoing training
* Competitive rates of pay
* Health and wellbeing support package for employees and their families
* Contributory pension scheme
* Enhancements paid for night shifts, weekends and bank holidays
* Generous annual leave entitlement amounting to a minimum of 26 days, rising to 29 days (pro-rata for part time) with continuous service.
* Bank holidays are provided as extra to your leave entitlement or paid with generous enhancements for those that are rostered to work.
About Tricuro
Tricuro is owned by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and provides short and long term high quality care and support to adults, their carers and families. We have highly trained and skilled staff and offer flexibility, consistency and reliability of service which is focused on meeting the needs of people in our communities.
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding job opportunity in a care environment, come and work for us. We can offer a career that adds value to the community and makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people.
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