Cook

1 week ago

Cheddar, Somerset, United Kingdom Country Court Full time

Cook required for our beautiful care home 'The Laurels' in Draycott, Cheddar -Part of the Country Court Family

Hours: 30 hours per week, working weekends on rota (Hours , working 4 days out of 7)


The Laurels Care Home is situated in the peaceful village of Draycott, 2 miles from Cheddar at the foot of the Mendips Hills.

With just 21 beds, our caring and compassionate team led by Becky the Manager, get to know each resident personally, meaning they feel truly at home at The Laurels.


Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don't have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week.


JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY


We're proud to be a family run business that's grown over the years to a family of 2,300+ employees and over 35 care homes.

We're passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we've created extraordinary care homes so we're looking for extraordinary people to join our team

THE COOK ROLE
Within your role as Cook you can really make a difference to our residents' lives

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Aid in the preparation of highquality meals for your residents.
  • Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team.
  • Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard,
  • Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence
  • Assist the Chef Manager with Menu planning

ABOUT YOU


We want an experienced Cook, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered a 5* food experience.


You will

  • Have a friendly and approachable because you will have contact with our residents, their guests and family,
  • Experience as a Cook and working within a catering environment
  • Valid food hygiene certificate.
  • A passion for producing high quality food.
  • Can do attitude
  • Be able to take initiative and responsibility
  • City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry
  • Ideally over 3 years' experience as a Cook or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN
You'll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

  • 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
  • Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
  • Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications
  • Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme
  • Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
  • Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff
  • Subject to Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE:

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.

Covid Safety

We operate COVID secure homes and have strict procedures in place to ensure the safety of all residents and staff.

This includes regular COVID & temperature testing and wearing appropriate PPE, and if requested by management a face mask whilst on shift, unless medically exempt.

You may have experience of Chef, cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef,

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