Fancy being the Jamie Oliver or Nigella Lawson of Watcombe Circus? Do you have experience leading and assisting kitchen and catering operations? Would you like to make a real difference in the community?
Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive team as a Cook at Watcombe Circus.
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The Service
Watcombe Circus is a registered care home which runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to support our service users. We provide person-centred care and support 11 service users with moderate learning disabilities, physical disabilities, communication needs and complex healthcare related needs.
The Role
In your position as a Cook, you will lead the day to day catering operation at the Care Home. You will be responsive and committed to providing the nutritional and preferred food choices of our resident group while adapting to the needs of the service.
The main duties and responsibilities of this role may include but are not limited to:
* Organising, planning and preparing appetizing meals during the working day that meet the nutritional needs of the residents.
* Following Health and Safety monitoring and Food Safety regulations.
* Stock management, temperature monitoring, stack rotation, equipment management, and food ordering.
* Completion of required paperwork.
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
* Flexible and responsive to feedback from Residents.
* Support and guide the work of kitchen assistants, as well as other colleagues and volunteers who take on food service roles.
* Cook a wide range of cuisines to celebrate special events (religious festivals, birthdays, visitor days etc.).
Please refer to the role profile for more information.
What we are looking for
We would like to hear from you if you are a reliable person with excellent customer service and organisational skills, who has experience of delivering quality meals & drinks for large groups. Our ideal candidate is able to work safely in a highly active and demanding environment, whilst maintaining high levels of cleanliness and personal hygiene. You must be good with people and understand the importance of providing balanced and nutritional meals for their wellbeing.
You will need to demonstrate you meet the criteria mentioned in this advert and the role profile in your application and during your interview.
Please note you will be required to complete a Work-related Test at the time of your interview.
All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check; paid for by NCHA.
Working Hours
Watcombe Circus is a 24/7 hours service, open 365 days a year. Shifts include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. The role will be done in 5 shifts over 7 days covering, lunch and dinner service. Occasionally, you will be required to attend training at our Head Office, which is based in Clifton.
Interview Date: 27 May 2025.
USEFUL TOP TIPS:
1. You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role.
2. All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
3. View the full Role Profile in the document tab at the top of the page and refer to the Person Specification section of the Role Profile to complete your application – show us why you are suitable!
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