Head Cook
1 week ago
Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of elderly people who look forward to their meals? Do you want to be part of a committed and friendly staff team?
We are looking for an experienced Head Cook to provide freshly cooked wholesome meals for up to 31 elderly residents. You must have high standards and be driven to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents.
This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) role from Monday to Sunday including alternate weekends. Normal shifts are 7am to 3.00pm. We are flexible about the number days and shift timings which can be amended depending on the availability of other kitchen staff.
You will be assisted by a second cook who will work opposite you. In addition, you will be assisted by a kitchen assistant for part of the shift.
Please contact us if you can:
- Provide a high standard of traditional cooking using fresh ingredients in a fully equipped commercial kitchen
- Create interesting meals for residents offering choice while paying attention to special dietary requirements
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety
- Manage the inventory and online ordering process
- Maintain records of the kitchen
You will have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, whilst liaising with residents to ensure they are involved in the menu creations.
We are looking for a mature person in good health, who lives locally, and have some experience of managing a commercial kitchen.
We will offer you a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience and will support you to develop your career through training and experience. Our benefits include:
- Annual bonus
- Pension scheme
- Free uniform
- Free onsite parking
- Free DBS check
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing training programme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Good working environment
Paxton Hall Care Home is housed in an impressive Grade II listed building of high architectural value with impressive grounds and mature trees. We have an excellent reputation in the area for our standard of care. Our most recent CQC inspection report was rated Good in all domains.
We are a stable family-owned care home with progressive management. We were one of the first homes in the area to adopt an online care planning and medication system.
Please contact Liz Bryan, Administrator between 10am and 2pm from Monday to Friday by telephone 01480 213036.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: From £12.50 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
We have a strict infection control regime.
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable using fresh seasonal ingredients? Please elaborate and give examples.
- Do you have experience of cooking for elderly people either in a care home or in any other environment? Please elaborate and give examples.
- Have you worked in or managed a commercial kitchen? Please provide details.
- Do you live within a 45-minutes commute of Paxton Hall?
- Is there anything specific that interests you about this role?
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