Cook - Bank

Job Description: Cook – Bank Agreement

Location: Abbeyfield House, 120 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 1EE

Pay: £13.24 per hour

Role: This is a casual (bank) position.

Responsibilities

• Cook healthy, varied, and safe meals for large groups (12-20 people), demonstrating relevant food hygiene certification or willingness to obtain one within three months.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff, working well within a team.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, with effective stock rotation and control.
• Understand and cater to the nutritional needs of older adults, creating menus in consultation with residents and staff.
• Plan, prepare, and cook meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.
• Manage stock by timely ordering, recording, and auditing supplies.
• Ensure safe use of catering equipment, adhere to cleaning schedules, and comply with environmental health standards.
• Follow COSHH requirements, keep assessments up to date, and complete all food safety records accurately.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain within three months.
• Experience in cooking for large groups and understanding of nutritional needs of older people.
• Good communication skills, team-oriented, organized, and methodical.

Additional Information

• Competitive pay benchmarked regularly, with paid leave accruing at a rate equivalent to 31 days per year, including bank/public holidays (pro-rata).
• Mandatory training provided, with ongoing training required to maintain certification.

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