Cook

Full-Time 18900 - 23100 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Harbour Healthcare Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious meals while managing kitchen operations and ensuring food safety.
  • Company: Join a caring team at Regency Hall Care Home, known for its outstanding service and beautiful environment.
  • Benefits: Enjoy discounts, flexible pay, free counselling, and opportunities for training and career growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with seasonal events and a supportive team culture.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through your culinary skills and creativity.
  • Qualifications: Culinary experience, management skills, and knowledge of food safety required.

The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.

  • Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks throughout the day in line with our residents' preferences and dietary needs e. g. diabetics, texture modified food, vegetarian
  • Stock management and ordering supplies
  • Menu planning
  • Maintain food safety checks and records as per company requirements
  • Ensure that you are aware of and adhere to company policy and procedures
  • Follow Health and Safety procedures
  • Ensure that all equipment and food service areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition
  • Work alongside the Activities Team to cater for special events taking place within the home.
  • Managing budgets
  • Oversee and ensure that employee supervisions are completed on a timely basis
  • Rota scheduling

We are in search of a 'first class' Cook to join our team, full time, including some weekends.

The successful candidate will have culinary and management experience, be responsible for kitchen functions including ordering supplies, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, and supervision of employees.

  • Previous experience of working in a care setting
  • Qualification(s) in catering
  • Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene

Desirable Characteristics

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good team player
  • Follow food safety requirements
  • Possess good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills
  • Effective time keeping and time management

Regency Hall Care Home provides the very best of everything, from the outstanding care, to the beautiful accommodation and delightful gardens, to the high quality, delicious food and enjoyable lifestyle activities.

  • Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills
  • To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies
  • To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

  • Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
  • Flex Earn - Earned wage access.

• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!

  • Staff recognition award ceremonies
  • £30 voucher available every month for the nominated 'Employee of the month'
  • Opportunities for training and career progression
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
  • Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100's of retailers
  • Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
  • Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands

• Wellbeing portal

  • FREE meditation
  • FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
  • FREE mental health support programmes
  • FREE workout plans
  • FREE Live digital gym classes
  • FREE mindset and wellbeing series
  • Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
  • Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
  • On-site parking

This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We would love to hear from you. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview.

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Cook employer: Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Harbour Healthcare Ltd is an exceptional employer located in the picturesque town of Harrogate, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Care Home Administrator, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, competitive discounts, and a collaborative environment dedicated to maintaining high standards of care for our residents. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a rewarding setting.

Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Contact Details:

Harbour Healthcare Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Cook

Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Adaptability
Flexibility
Organizational Skills
Compassion
Teamwork