Role: Cook / Head Chef Location: Vane Hill ARBD Care Home, Torquay Hours: 32 hours per week, across 4 days. Including alternate weekends. 8:30am–5pm or 9:00am–5.30pm Salary: £12.55 - £13.85 per hour ( £2 per hour overtime) Vane Hill ARBD Care Home are recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Cook As the Head Cook of our 32-bed ARBD (alcohol related brain damage) home, you will have the privilege in providing home-cooked, nutritious meals catering for the residents living at Vane Hill. 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 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 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 Head 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. INDVANE