Cook post in the kitchen of a care home for older residents run by Akari Care. The work centres on mealtimes: writing menus, producing quality, nutritious food adapted to individual, religious and cultural needs, and plating food to encourage residents to eat. Hours are 27.5 a week including alternate weekends, with the postholder also coaching a kitchen team. Head chef or head cook experience and supervisory experience are expected.
What the job involves
- Create menus for residents
- Plate up meals and arrange food trolleys attractively
- Produce food that is quality, wholesome and nutritious
- Take account of individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds in meal choices
- Assess how resident needs affect meal choices and keep the service personalised
- Act as the link between the kitchen and the serving areas
- Coach the kitchen team to develop and deliver their ideas
Qualifications
- City & Guilds 706 1&2 or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
- Head chef or head cook experience in a similar environment
- Supervisory or line management experience
Skills & knowledge
- Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively
- A caring nature with a personal approach
- Warm, approachable and engaging manner
- Respect for others, treating them as you would expect to be treated
- Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents
- Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
What’s offered
- Pension contribution of 3%
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, based on full-time hours
- Uniform provided
- DBS check costs paid
- Fully funded training and development
- Flexible working patterns
- Recognition and referral schemes
- Support with personal development plans
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
