At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook delicious meals while ensuring top-notch hygiene and safety standards.
- Company: Salutem Care and Education, a supportive and innovative workplace.
- Benefits: Emotional, medical, financial, and physical support for your well-being.
- Other info: Join a recognised Top Employer with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through exceptional cooking and care.
- Qualifications: Experience in food preparation and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.
About You
About The Role
Job scope:
- Prepare and cook food for service users and staff, following all guidelines for food hygiene and health and safety, legally and with local policies.
- Control of ALL food that leaves the kitchen.
- Exceptionally good housekeeping.
- Take full responsibility for the cleaning of the kitchen.
- To deliver exceptional customer service.
Job Responsibilities:
- The preparation and cooking of all food.
- Monitoring and guiding staff while working in the kitchen.
- Help with input of new menus.
- While working with those living in the home to make person centred menus, support choice promoting healthily balanced eating.
- Completing all documentation required legally and by Salutem.
- Working closely with the line manager on all food related issues.
- To ensure food preparation areas are clean and tidy.
- To ensure stock rotation and stock take are completed.
- Daily and weekly ordering of all food related stock.
- To ensure all equipment used is safe and clean, reporting any issues to the line manager.
- To ensure that all Salutem policies and procedures are followed.
- To maintain a professional appearance at all times while at work.
- To be aware of the aims and objectives of the services.
- To undertake any other duty deemed reasonable as required by your manager.
- Adhere to health and safety policy and procedures, identify hazards and undertake appropriate risk assessments as required.
Our Core Values:
- Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
- Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
- Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
- Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
- Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
- Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
- Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
- Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
- Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
- Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
- Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.
Cook employer: Salutem Careers
At Salutem Care and Education, we foster a supportive and innovative work environment where our employees are valued and encouraged to grow. As a Cook, you will not only prepare nutritious meals but also contribute to the well-being of those we support, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits such as 24/7 emotional support, flexible pay options, and health resources. Join us in making a meaningful impact in a company recognised as a Top Employer in the UK, where your contributions truly matter.
