Make a difference every day and give back to your community!
This role will be based at Hawkhurst Residential Home in Blackburn, Lancashire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 26 residents, living with a range of physical and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.
Benefits of becoming our cook:
* Hourly rates of pay ranging from £11.67 to £12.47 per hour dependent upon qualification level
* Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
* Fully funded DBS
* Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
* Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
* Access to Blue Light Card savings - The UK’s number one discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces
Responsibilities of our cook include:
* Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
* Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
* Planning menus in line with the preferences and requirements of our residents
* Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
* Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
* Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
* Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks
What we’re looking for in our cook:
To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification. This role will require lone working and alternate weekends.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Cook, please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!
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