Assistant Cook

5 months ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Mariposa Care Group Full time

**Hourly rate**: £11.72 per hour plus enhanced overtime rates
**Location**: Derwent, Low Westwood
**Shift**: Day
**Contract**:Permanent
**Company**: Mariposa Care
**Postcode**:NE17 7PL
**Experience Required**: Yes
**Required Qualifications**: Level 2/3 catering qualifications, or working towards them

Plus, lots of great employee benefits when you join the Mariposa Care family...see below for more details.

Duties of an Assistant Cook are varied, and no two days will be the same in the home’s busy kitchen. As a general guide you will prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, providing special dietary requirements where necessary for residents. You will plan and cost menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods. You will maintain accurate records and the correct orders of food supplies. You will also check deliveries and ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and the kitchen, dining areas, including equipment, are cleaned to statutory Health and Safety standards.

Other great benefits include:

- Recognition of service payments, receiving a total of £500 in your first year.
- £1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ unlimited payments (that’s potentially £1,000 every time you link us up with another great new person to join the team)
- Excellent face to face training from experienced care professionals and access to video based e-learning.
- Training programmes and qualifications, funded by us, to make sure you feel confident in your role and can develop.
- Annual pay reviews recognising your contribution to making our homes a great place to live and work.
- An organisation with an impressive internal promotion record, investing in your future and creating opportunities for people. We have many departments/teams, so you can learn from working in lots of different areas of the business.
- Long service award schemes recognising our long-standing staff and their dedication to us.
- A long standing and supportive team environment who value you, your individuality, and your aspirations.
- Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit.
- Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dental and optical treatment.
- Recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements.

We require you to have a good standard of English and numeracy skills, and a passion for looking after adults in your care.
- Job titles can vary - this role is also known as _cook, sous chef, kitchen manager, social care._


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