* Are you a keen team player?
* Are you looking for your next challenge with a supportive team by your side?
* Are you passionate about creating healthy and nutritious recipes to a high standard?
We're looking for a Cook to join our friendly, enthusiastic, and hardworking team at Stanhope Lodge Residential Home in Worthing.
About the job
Salary: £14.40 to £14.63 per hour (Weekend hours are paid at time and a half, plus bank holidays at double time)
Working Pattern: Casual hours
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Ball Tree Croft, Lancing
As a Cook, you will:
* Have the opportunity to be creative and design menus ranging from daily meals to theme days
* Manage health and safety standards
* Maintain food hygiene procedures & risk assessments
* Ensure the kitchen is maintained to a high standard
* Order goods within a specified budget
* Keep accurate records and stock control
* Coordinate agency Cooks and Kitchen Assistants if required
About Ball Tree Croft
Ball Tree Croft is a registered residential care home providing person-centred care and support for up to 15 people over the age of 18 who have a learning disability. It has four bedrooms where people can have short breaks.
An important part of what we do is enabling and encouraging people to be independent and make choices about their day-to-day lives. From what colour they have on their bedroom wall to riding a bike, going to work, or future planning within the service (their home), we always ensure people are supported to explore opportunities.
Experience and skills (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)
* Good communication & interpersonal skills
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
* Able to organise & prioritise work and meet agreed deadlines
* Sensitive to the needs of the people
* Competent in the preparation of food to a high standard
* Ability to purchase food ingredients for the home
Qualifications and experience
* 3 GCSEs with A-C (9-4) passes including Maths and English or equivalent qualification
* Recognised Food Handling and Hygiene qualification
* NVQ Level 2 in catering or equivalent qualification - Desirable
* Knowledge of ordering, costing and stock control
* Knowledge of effective cooking techniques and healthy, nutritious recipes
* Sound cooking experience, including preparing, cooking and serving meals for a large group of people
* Experience of cleaning and using both domestic and commercial equipment
* Experience of working as part of a team
To apply
Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
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