Cook (Residential)

6 months ago


Cheddar, United Kingdom Somerset Care Full time

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.

Greenhill House recruit based on values - However, you must have a Level 2 QCF qualification in catering or demonstrable experience in working as a Chef or a Cook.

PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE - Averaging 29.75 hours per week

Week 1 - 3 days per week

Week 2- 4 days per week

Shifts: 7:30am - 4:30pm, including every other weekend

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing and Embracing change

We really care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

- Full company induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship
- Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays
- We have partnered with Wagestream so you can access your earned wages before payday
- Blue Light Card - provides access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses
- Reward and recognition - Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards
- Refer a Friend Bonus - £350 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
- Wellbeing support available, covering a wide range of support services and events.
- Cooks provide a high standard or varied menus, reflecting individual dietary requirements, and ensuring nutritional value is monitored.
- To manage and order food stock.
- Cooks supporting with maintaining a clean and safe kitchen to a high standard.
- To work with the kitchen assistant in the preparation and serving of food.
- Our Cook pay rate of £12.30 per hour (£13.30 on weekends) recognises the value of our team members.

'I have always felt very proud to work for Somerset Care and feel very grateful for the career opportunities & support I have been given.'

If you would like to have a chat with our friendly recruitment team, please call us on 01823 802 637 and select Option 1.