Cook (Residential)

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?
Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.
Rowden House recruit based on values - However, you must have a Level 2 QCF qualification in catering and OR demonstrable 3 years experience in working as a chef or a cook.
24 hours & Flexibility Required Must be able to work alternate weekends.
- Pay Rate is £11.90 per hour, with a higher rate on weekends of £12.50 per hour.
- Provide a high standard or varied menus, reflecting individual dietary requirements, and ensuring nutritional value is monitored.
- To manage and order food stock.
- To maintain a clean and safe kitchen to a high standard.
- To work with the kitchen assistant in the preparation and serving of food
- You will responsible for line managing the Kitchen Team.
- Overseeing the completion of paperwork and ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered too and implemented.
- You will be responsible for communicating with the Catering Lead and Management Team of Rowden House.

'I have always felt very proud to work for Somerset Care and feel very grateful for the career opportunities & support I have been given.'
We really care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

- We have partnered with Wagestream so you can access your earned wages before payday
- So Much More Rewarding - provides access to discounts at 1000's of high street retailers. Make So Much More Rewarding a part of the way you shop and you could save on average £1,000 per year
- Excellent training & development opportunities with recognised qualifications.
- Access to The Hub online learning platform - our one stop shop for learning & development
- Free counselling service - 24-hour helpline for staff and their families
- Fully paid induction and DBS paid by Somerset Care
- And so much more

If you would like to have a chat with our friendly recruitment team, please call us on 01823 802 637 and select Option 1.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £11.90 per hour