Cook - Bank Agreement

14 Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester M20 4PP, UK Req #139

05 March 2025

For over 60 years, Abbeyfield has been a charity providing housing and care for elderly people across the UK.

We are a charity, prioritizing the interests of our staff and residents over shareholders.

Location:

Downing House Care Home, Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PP

Role:

Cook – Bank Agreement

Pay:

£13.24 per hour

The Role of Cook:

This is a casual (bank) position.

• You should have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene or be willing to obtain one within the first three months.
• Experience in cooking varied, healthy, and safe meals for large groups (12-20 people) regularly.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to read and write to a good standard.
• Methodical and organized, maintaining cleanliness and effective stock rotation in the kitchen.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding of the nutritional needs of older people.

About You:

• Create healthy, balanced menus in consultation with residents and staff, reflecting their needs and preferences.
• Plan, prepare, and cook meals according to the menu, considering dietary requirements like diabetes.
• Ensure a safe and sufficient supply of catering products by developing a timely ordering system.
• Maintain accurate records of orders and deliveries for auditing purposes.
• Implement effective stock rotation and control to manage catering costs within the budget.
• Ensure safe use of catering equipment, report defects, and adhere to cleaning procedures in line with Environmental Health standards.
• Use all equipment and products in accordance with COSHH requirements, keeping assessments up to date.
• Participate in and supervise the completion of food safety records.

As a casual worker, you will receive competitive pay benchmarked regularly and accrue leave at an equivalent rate of 31 days paid leave per year, including bank/public holidays (pro-rata).

Mandatory training will be provided as part of your induction, and ongoing training updates are expected for future assignments.

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