Cook/Catering Assistant

Cook/Catering Assistant Hucknall, Linby £22,180.50 per annum Fancy being the Jamie Oliver or Nigella Lawson of Sherwood House? Do you have experience leading and assisting kitchen and catering operations? Would you like to make a real difference in the community? Would you like to work for a company who: Has official Great Places to Work endorsement? Who will offer you enhanced annual leave? Has a standard shorter than average working week for the same money? Who truly invests in their colleagues wellbeing (not just free fruit)? Yes? Then please read on Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive team as a Cook/Catering Assistant at Sherwood House. Sherwood House This is our very loved care home for older persons, situated in a quiet village. The residents of the home enjoy their traditional dinners but do like to try new things as long as they have been consulted first. The residents diets are varied, with some who don\’t eat meat, so the Menus are planned a week in advance in full consultation with them. We do encourage new ideas and variety, so your creativity would be welcomed in this role! The Role This position is a combination of our Cook and Catering Assistant roles, as we are looking for a candidate who is flexible, responsive, and committed to providing the nutritional and preferred food choices of our resident group while adapting to the needs of the service. The role will be a 50/50 split, meaning you will be performing the duties of a Cook for half of your contracted hours, and the other half will be performed as a Catering Assistant. The main duties and responsibilities of this role may include but are not limited to: Organising, planning and preparing appetizing meals during the working day that meet the nutritional needs of the residents. Following Health and Safety monitoring and Food Safety regulations. Stock management, temperature monitoring, stack rotation, equipment management, and food ordering. Completion of required paperwork. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Flexible and responsive to feedback from Residents. Support and guide the work of kitchen assistants, as well as other colleagues and volunteers who take on food service roles. Cook a wide range of cuisines to celebrate special events (religious festivals, birthdays, visitor days etc.). What we are looking for We would like to hear from you if you are a reliableperson with excellent customer service and organisational skills, who has experience of delivering quality meals & drinks for large groups. Our ideal candidate is able to work safely in a highly active and demanding environment, whilst maintaining high levels of cleanliness and personal hygiene. You must be good with people (specifically older people, of course) and understand the importance of providing balanced and nutritional mealsfor their wellbeing. Please note you will be required to complete a Work-related Test at the time of your interview. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check; paid for by NCHA. Working Hours Sherwood House is a 24/7 hours service, open 365 days a year. Shifts include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. Working hours for this role are Monday through Sunday, day and or afternoon shifts between 7:30 and 18:30. Occasionally, you will be required to attend training at our Head Office, which is based in Clifton. Looking forward to receiving your application! Interviews will be ongoing, and NCHA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient interest is received. Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorships. As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT communityand encourage inclusivity in the workplace. JBRP1_UKTJ