Job Description
Package Description:
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. We are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds, and we continually assess how this might impact meal choices, ensuring that all of our residents feel they have a personalised service.
As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas, you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up, and arrange food trollies attractively to stimulate our residents' appetites.
Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team, you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their personal development needs.
By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit, and a kind, caring, and compassionate nature, we can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills, and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
* City & Guilds 706 – 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
* Head chef or Head Cook experience in a similar environment
* Supervisory or Line Management experience
* A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach
* Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team, and delegate effectively
* Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
* Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
* Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
* Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
What’s in it for you:
* A competitive salary
* Pension contribution of 5%
* Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
* Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
* 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
* Flexible working patterns
* Fully funded training and development
* Support with personal development plans
* The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
* An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included
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