* Are you passionate about creating healthy and nutritious recipes to a high standard?
* Are you a keen team player?
* Are you looking for your next challenge with a supportive team by your side?
We're looking for a Cook to join our friendly, enthusiastic, and hardworking team at Ball Tree Croft Residential Home in Lancing.
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
JOB DETAILS
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
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. 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
* 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 working as part of a team
Reward and Benefits
As an employer, we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential.
* Training and development opportunities
* Health and wellbeing benefits
* A range of commuting and business travel discounts
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.
West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an inclusive environment.
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