Head Cook

**An opportunity to cook at Banff Care Home**
- Banff Care Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment._

We are a 56-bedroom home based in Banff, Aberdeenshire. Ours is a family run business with extensive experience of working in the care industry. We have started a refurbishment program designed to an extremely high standard, with a view to creating a dementia friendly environment throughout. Our main priority is the care of our residents and as we continue to develop our exceptional service, we require an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Cook to lead our kitchen team in the provision of delicious, nutritious meals and snacks.

Are you interested?

**About you**

You should have a S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.

Experienced in managing a busy kitchen, excellent time management skills are required to balance the responsibilities of the Senior Cook role.

You will be required to plan varied menus to provide nutritious meals seasonally, supporting the involvement of our residents in the planning, considering their cultural preferences and special dietary requirements.

Experienced in managing a small team, you should have good communication skills to lead your team supporting their personal development through regular supervisions.

You will have overall responsibility for the cleanliness of the kitchen to the highest standard, following infection control procedures.

Knowledge of the national care standards and how they relate to the post is desirable.

**Salary**: £11.56 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Strict Infection Control measures in place and comprehensive training will be given.

Licence/Certification:

- S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery (required)

Work Location: In person