Cook

Remedicare Staffing are seeking a dedicated Cook or Chef to join the catering team at an attractive elderly care home near Polegate. The core responsibilities will be to deliver high quality home cooked meals for the residents on the days that you are working, working in an extremely rewarding setting.

Vacancy Reference: PK70284 (Care Home Second Cook or Chef)

• 14.50-15.00 per hour, paid breaks
• 8am-5pm/6pm
• Set shifts, Thursday to Sunday
• Support of a Kitchen Assistant
• Free meal on shift, WPA health service

This is a full time, permanent Cook position paying an initial 14.50ph on weekdays, and an increased 15.00ph at weekends, with paid breaks. This is a working 4 days per week (36-40 hours) working 8:00am-5:00pm core hours with the flexibility for extra hours if required. These are set shifts, working Thursday to Sunday each week.

This role is working in a fantastic 28 bedded Care Home that is a part of an established family-owned care company that has a strong history of supporting and developing their staff. As a Cook within this care home you will provide a high-quality food service to support residents, be responsive to their needs, and contribute to their overall positive experience of living in the Home. You will have the support of a Kitchen Assistant on all shifts, and the Head Chef is the person responsible for menu planning and ordering rather than the Cook.

Candidates will ideally have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate and previous experience of working in a Care Home or similar environment would be preferred but is not essential. A good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines is required within the Cook role. Qualifications within Catering/Hospitality/Professional Cookery would be looked upon favourably but are not essential.

If you have previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Sous Chef and want to work in an extremely rewarding environment then apply now!

Care Home Cook / Chef Main Duties:

• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, including cooking, plating, and presentation
• Cook using fresh ingredients made from scratch as much as possible
• Follow weekly food menus, paying particular attention to any special dietary requirements
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen environment, as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection

For more information on the Care Home Cook role please click apply & call Phil on (phone number removed).