Cook

**Job description**

We are seeking an experienced cook to join our dynamic and caring team at Cherry Holt Care Home. You will need to be knowledgeable in the standards expected within this framework and driven to deliver the highest standard.
- **Purpose of the role**_
- Prepare all meals via the process recommended by Apetito
- Well experienced in baking and Frying.
- Assist and execute various kitchen duties such as ensuring cleaning schedules are adhered to.
- Assist in preparation and serving of all meals, in a timely manner.
- Liaise with care staff and Service Users in a polite and person-centred way.
- **Principal Duties and Responsibilities**_
- Assist in identifying items to be ordered to ensure enough levels of supplies for catering operation from specified suppliers, using Cherry Holt's Home procedures.
- Operate an efficient stock control system.
- Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers' instructions and training.
- Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults.
- Be clean, hygienic and well presented at all times.
- Any incidents or accidents to be reported to Management and appropriately recorded and actioned.
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users.

**Staff Personal Standards**
- Appropriate clothing must be worn in the kitchen, e.g., hat, apron etc.
- Long hair must be tucked under a hair net or tied back.
- A clean uniform must be worn daily, and a plastic apron used if deemed necessary.
- Rings, watches, necklaces, and earrings must not be worn.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 32.5 per week

**Salary**: £11.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Retford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person