Role: Cook / Head Chef Location: Casa di Lusso Nursing Home, Bridgwater Hours: 40 hours per week, across 4 days. Including alternate weekends. 7:00am-5:30pm or 6:30am-5:00pm Salary: £12.55 - £13.85 per hour ( £2 per hour overtime) Casa di Lusso Nursing Home are recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook As the Head Cook of our 88-bed nursing home, you will have the privilege in providing home-cooked, nutritious meals catering for the residents living at Casa di Lusso. You will have the opportunity to get to know the people you are cooking for, taking into consideration their likes, dislikes and specialist diets. Working within an experienced and friendly team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen; from creating menu’s, to producing well-presented and balanced meals. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Cook or Chef looking for a varied role, escaping the stress and unsociable hours of hospitality The Duties; Creating a 4-weekly menu under the direction of the Home Manager and residents Preparing meals considering residents preferences and specialist needs such as fortifying meals and textured diets Leading the kitchen team, setting standards within the kitchen and carrying out 1:1’s Ensuring the kitchen team are following infection control and health & safety guidance Keeping kitchen records up to date and carrying out monthly audits Following the correct procedures for ordering, delivering, storing and preserving of stock, including stock rotation Attending meetings and training as required Keeping up to date with latest legislation and company policies and procedures Complying with the Food Safety Agency and HACCP guidelines The Rewards: Additional £2 per hour overtime enhancement Comprehensive induction and training Diploma opportunities Access to Concerts for Carers Competitive rates of pay Company pension scheme Blue Light Card discount scheme The Requirements; Must have experience working in a similar setting Experience in fortifying meals and catering for textured diets is desirable Will hold a Food Hygiene Qualification, or be willing to work towards this Our company values are at the heart of what we do. We are searching for someone who shares our values too: Working with compassion and positivity Showing patience and understanding Being kind and respectful Working together Displaying openness and honesty To apply for the role of Cook, please click 'APPLY NOW'. Please see our job description for further details. For any questions or additional information; please contact the Recruitment Team - jobsnotarohomes.co.uk, 01934 422822. Due to the immediate nature of this role, interviews will be held for the position once suitable candidates have been shortlisted. If a successful candidate has been identified prior to the closing date, no further applications will be accepted, and the advertisement may be closed early. INDCASA2