Cook (Bank Shift) We currently have a wonderful opportunity for a skilled individual who will support our Catering Team in our residential care home for older people in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience as a cook and would ideally like a role that both supports the Catering Manager or a kitchen assistant who is looking for the next step up and build on their experience. Emmaus House is a charming care home situated in North Yorkshire that provides 22 residential care places, all with en-suite facilities. View our home here. Have a watch here of 'What it means to work in a Christian Care Home ' https://www.youtube.com/watch?vFYOIke2eXrY Responsibilities: Prepare, cook and serve nutritionally balanced and attractive meals with due regard to preferences and special dietary needs. Observe food hygiene regulations. Observe all minimum temperature and food hygiene regulations during cooking, reheating and serving of food. Maintain the kitchen and food storage rooms, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a high state of cleanliness and tidiness. Maintain all records when on duty. Attend meetings and training activities as required. Work as part of a team and be willing to take on any task, within your capabilities, to provide an excellent service to our residents. We offer a full induction to the work and also provide other training as required by the post. For more details please take a look at the Job Description About you: You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have empathy with them; You must enjoy cooking and be able to cook and prepare food to a good standard; A basic food hygiene certificate and a food-related qualification would be an advantage but is not essential, as long as you have cooking skills and experience. For more details please take a look at the Person Specification. Hours: Bank Shifts Benefits: Training & development Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills. Paid DBS checks Being part of our friendly and committed staff team Ongoing support from management Guaranteed hours Flexible working: various working hours Employee assistance programme Work clothing provided Team events Perkbox rewards Pension scheme Recommend a Friend Scheme - What our staff say about us: "It is a friendly and welcoming place to work" - Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested INDHP