Cook - Pavilion
We are recruiting for a reliable and experienced cook to join our busy kitchen and team. A person who has high standards in quality and presentation, delivering the very best nutritional meals.
You would be able to work within budgets as set by the home manager.
At Pavilion Care Centre, our residents prefer good old-fashioned home cooking; for example, Sunday Roasts and for puddings, our residents enjoy a jam sponge or crumble with custard.
For birthdays, we make a special effort to celebrate, so our cooks and KA's make a range of cakes and sponges for these special occasions.
If you have a passion for cooking and a passion for the elderly and would like to join a supportive and inclusive team, then this could be the role for you!
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS / PVG check.
As a Cook, you will be responsible for:
* Preparing and serving meals and beverages as required.
* Working in accordance with the home’s policies.
* Carrying out kitchen duties ensuring a high standard of hygiene at all times.
* Using resources effectively and ordering food.
* Reporting any issues or matters raised by service users concerning catering to the Care Centre Manager.
* Attending mandatory and in-house training as required.
* Understanding COSHH.
* Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene records as required.
As Cook, it is preferable for you to have:
* Minimum qualification NVQ Level 2 or 706/2 in Catering, Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
* Knowledge of textured and modified diets.
* Experience in a care, hospital, or commercial kitchen setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training can be provided.
* Good verbal and written skills.
* The ability to relate to our residents in a kind and courteous manner.
Benefits of working with the St Philips Family:
* A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.
* The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications - "learn while you earn!"
* 4-weekly pay periods.
* Full training given.
* Paid induction and shadow shifts.
* E-learning incentive scheme.
* Paid holiday.
* Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
* Rewards scheme for all staff.
* Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.
* To be part of the St Philip's Care family across the UK.
* The chance to change lives.
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