Job Description
Job summary
Akari Care is seeking a passionate and experienced Cook to join their award-winning care home in South Gosforth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in creating a personalized, nutritious, and enjoyable dining experience for the residents, ensuring their individual needs, religious, and cultural backgrounds are met. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and build a long-term career in a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
As the Cook, you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up, and arrange food trolleys in an attractive way to stimulate the residents' appetite and enthusiasm. You will work closely with the extended care team to coach and develop your team, implementing ideas and personal development plans. A key requirement is the ability to match Akari Care's values of personalized excellence, community spirit, and a kind, caring, and compassionate nature.
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 with similar environment/surrounding
* 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
Whats 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Akari Care Limited
Address: South Gosforth, NE3 1SY
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