Brunelcare is recruiting a cook on a zero hours contract to work in its kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in preparing and serving meals. The core of the work is producing nutritious food in the right quantities, keeping the kitchen clean and following health and safety procedures. The post involves varied hours and shift patterns including weekends, and the cook may be asked to stand in for the Head Chef in their absence. Previous catering experience is essential, and a DBS check and right to work are needed.
What the job involves
- Assist the Head Chef to plan, organise, prepare, present and serve nutritious meals for residents and visitors
- Ensure all food meets Brunelcare's high standards
- Deliver the correct quantities of food to service points at the right time
- Keep the kitchen to a high standard of cleanliness
- Implement Brunelcare's health and safety procedures
- Step in for the Head Chef in their absence and carry out their responsibilities, if required
Experience
- Previous experience in a catering environment
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent catering skills
- Works well within a team and communicates effectively
- Available to work various hours and shift patterns, including weekends
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Willingness to undergo further training and development and gain relevant qualifications and specialised experience where required
What’s offered
- Competitive rates of pay
- 30 days' paid annual leave excluding bank holidays, rising to 33 after 5 years' service (pro-rata)
- Fully funded Medicash Health Plan, with savings on health essentials and telephone and video GP appointments
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Colleague Voice Representatives
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Optima Health Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health First Aiders
- £200 refer a friend bonus
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
