An Assistant Cook post in a care home kitchen run by Akari Care Limited for older residents. The work centres on planning menus and preparing nutritious meals that suit individual, religious and cultural needs, then plating and trolleying food so it appeals to residents. The hours are 25 a week, between 7am and 5.30pm, on a two-day and three-day rota alternating across weeks, and the role includes coaching kitchen staff. Applicants need a food hygiene certificate and a City & Guilds 706 qualification, or equivalent, plus supervisory experience.
What the job involves
- Plan and create menus that meet residents' individual needs
- Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals
- Ensure meals meet religious, cultural and personal dietary requirements
- Plate food and arrange food trolleys so meals appeal to residents
- Act as the link between the kitchen and the serving areas
- Coach and guide kitchen staff with their personal development
- Lead by example in the kitchen
What’s required
Qualifications
- City & Guilds 706 Parts 1 and 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
- Experience as an Assistant Cook or Cook in a similar environment
- Supervisory or line management experience
Skills & knowledge
- A caring nature, giving each person a personal approach
- Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively
- Flexible and able to adapt to changes at short notice
- Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents
- Warm, approachable and respectful towards others
What’s offered
- Pension contribution of 5%
- 28 days annual leave, based on full-time hours and including bank holidays
- Uniform providedDBS check costs paid
- Flexible working patterns
- Fully funded training and development
- Recognition and referral schemes
- Support with personal development plans
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
