Second Cook: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Leadership in Chester-le-Street

Second Cook: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Leadership in Chester-le-Street

Chester-le-Street Full-Time 13.98 - 13.98 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Premier Care Homes Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Prepare and cook nutritious meals while leading a passionate kitchen team.
  • Company: Premier Care Homes, dedicated to providing quality care and delicious food.
  • Benefits: Free training, career progression, uniforms, on-site parking, and pension scheme.
  • Other info: Flexible 30-hour week with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through healthy, tasty meals.
  • Qualifications: Knowledge of food hygiene, cooking skills, and a positive attitude.

The predicted salary is between 13.98 - 13.98 £ per hour.

Please see the following list of current jobs available within Premier Care Homes. All of our positions require successful applicants to provide an enhanced disclosure (DBS).

Benefits of working for Premier Care Homes include:

  • Free training and qualifications
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Free uniforms
  • Free on-site parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Recommend a Friend payments
  • Long service recognition
  • Free flu vaccination

30 hours per week at Picktree Court, £13.98 per hour.

You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment, meeting residents' dietary requirements as necessary.

Responsibilities include:

  • Working with raw ingredients
  • Required knowledge of food/nutrition
  • Preparing and cooking nutritional food from fresh to a high standard at agreed meal times from set menus
  • Ensuring rotation of foodstuffs
  • Ordering fresh food and other food
  • Monitoring and recording temperature checks

As Second/Assistant Cook, you will assist in leading the catering team to provide nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will be responsible for ensuring meal times are an enjoyable part of the day, involving residents in preparing and developing menus.

The successful candidate must be able to work using their own initiative without supervision over a 7-day rota. An excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation is essential, along with a positive attitude and desire to deliver the best possible service to the residents in our care. Experience of supervising or leading a team is desirable. A full driving licence is preferred to make short journeys between our Chester-le-Street care homes.

Second Cook: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Leadership in Chester-le-Street employer: Premier Care Homes Limited

Premier Care Homes is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering free training and qualifications alongside clear career progression opportunities. Located in Chester-le-Street, our supportive work culture fosters teamwork and encourages creativity in meal preparation, ensuring that our residents enjoy nutritious and delightful dining experiences. With benefits such as free uniforms, on-site parking, and long service recognition, we strive to create a rewarding and fulfilling environment for all employees.

Premier Care Homes Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Second Cook: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Leadership in Chester-le-Street

Food Preparation
Nutritional Knowledge
Food Hygiene
Team Leadership
Menu Development
Initiative
Time Management