Cook - Bank/Zero Hour Contract Furze Hill House, Happisburgh Rd, North Walsham Nr28 9Hd, Uk Hospitality Casual

Could you do a job where you change lives?

We currently have an opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook or experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our team at our residential care home at Furze Hill House, North Walsham.

We provide a loving and caring environment for our residents, whilst maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents are of primary importance to us. Furze Hill House is a 40 bed care home just on the outskirts of North Walsham. View our lovely home

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours":

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, takes pride in preparing home-cooked meals, and understands the importance of providing nutritious, balanced food that contributes to the wellbeing and happiness of our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced and attractive meals, taking into account individual preferences and special dietary requirements.
• Ensure all food hygiene and food safety standards are maintained in line with current regulations.
• Observe minimum temperature requirements during cooking, reheating, hot holding and serving of food.
• Maintain accurate kitchen records and documentation as required.
• Store food correctly and manage stock rotation to minimise waste and control costs.
• Maintain the kitchen, food storage areas, equipment, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a high standard of cleanliness.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and health and safety requirements.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Support a positive and engaging home environment and contribute to activities that enhance residents' quality of life.
• Work as part of a team and undertake other reasonable duties within your capabilities.

We offer a full induction to the role together with ongoing training and development opportunities.

About You:

• You enjoy working with older people and have a caring and compassionate approach.
• You have experience preparing and cooking meals in a professional kitchen environment.
• You understand the importance of food hygiene, food safety and maintaining high standards.
• You are organised, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A Food Hygiene Certificate would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
• Experience within a care home, healthcare or similar environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
• You are willing to support and uphold the Christian ethos of the organisation.

For more details, please take a look at the .

• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• weeks holiday including bank holidays
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Assigned buddy
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Team events
• Care Friends referral
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.

What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” …

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested

Cook - Bank/Zero hour contract Furze Hill House, Happisburgh Rd, North Walsham NR28 9HD, UK Hospitality Casual Furze Hill House, Happisburgh Rd, North Walsham UK