Cook (Bank)

Job description

For this particular role we can only consider candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. Please ensure you have the right to live and work in the UK before applying.

Job title: Cook (Bank)

Location: Acacia Lodge, Peveril Court, Sandham Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3NR

Rate Of Pay: £11.44-£12.00 per hour

Shift Patterns: Zero Hour Contract

Information about the Role:

Working as a Cook at Acacia Lodge your duties will include the following:

• Creating, preparing, and cooking fresh, nutritious and varied meals for our residents including those who may require modified or special diets.
• Ensuring preparation and presentation is always to a high standard.
• planning meals and consulting with residents and care staff to ensure that individual dietary needs and preferences are catered for.
• Some responsibility for ordering, checking in and controlling supplies.
• Working as part of a diverse staff team.
• Opportunities to influence the menu and the dining experience of those within our care. (quarterly review of menus)
• Ensuring that the dining experience is positive.
• Ensuring that the kitchen standards are maintained in line with the Safer Food Better Business requirements.
• To prepare and present food to a high standard and quality.
• To ensure that you work within an agreed budget.
• To manage and order stock.

Information about the Service:

Acacia Lodge is an 18 bedded home with nursing that is located in the market town of Ripley in Derbyshire ; it provides a high quality, safe and personalised service that promotes choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all service users. It has established care pathways through partnership to facilitate the realisation of maximum independence for the people who use its services.

We specialise in supporting people with enduring mental health difficulties who require 24hr nursing support due to their complex needs and/or challenging behaviour.

Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as a Cook / Chef:

• The right candidate will have a real passion for Cooking.
• Relevant experience/qualifications in a similar setting working as a Chef or Cook.
• Allergen awareness qualifications.
• Ability to work on shift/rota pattern, including some weekends.
• Have the right to the work in the UK.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Working knowledge of the Safe Food Better Business requirements.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44-£12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Cook: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person