Recruitment - Cook
A Cook is required to work in a unique position within a small Religious Community based in Colchester - The Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre.
We are looking for individuals that are warm-hearted, professional and committed to providing a high-quality dining experience who, in addition, have a background knowledge of the nutritional requirements of an ageing Community.
Shift pattern: 1200hrs to 1900hrs
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Job specification:
- Collaboration with menu preparation appropriate for the Community
- Ensuring all food preparation is to the highest quality standard
- Cooking and presentation of meals
- To ensure the smooth operation/organisation of the kitchen
- Online shopping and stock rotation/management
- Overall responsibility for high hygiene standards within the kitchen
- To ensure all health and safety regulations are in place and enforced
Required:
- Proven experience as a cook within a similar/complementary setting
- Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients and equipment appropriate to the Community
- Strong attention to detail with excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Training certificates. Mandatory training will be provided
- Food and Hygiene certificate - essential
- All qualifications and certificates will be checked for their authenticity
- Two employer references. Not a relative.
- Right to work and DBS
- Free Uniform
- Rate of pay: Negotiable, depending on experience, qualifications and availability.
Application closing date: 13/11/2024
Interview date: 21/11/2024