Cook

Haddington Care Home is looking to appoint a Cook (40-hours per week)

Situated on the banks of the River Tyne in the Royal Burgh of Haddington, a small popular market town in East Lothian, Haddington Care Home offers exceptional levels of nursing, residential and dementia care. Purpose-built in 2018 and spread across three floors, Haddington has all of the home comforts you would expect from a luxury facility, with a real attention to detail when it comes to meeting each resident’s individual needs.

As Cook, you will work alongside the Head Chef to deliver a high quality of food to our residents and ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner.

Cook Contract

£11.50 per hour
40 hours per week
Pension
6.4 weeks annual leave (Based on a full-time contract)
Onsite parking
Uniform provided

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Required
- City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
- Team player.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative

Desired
- Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group.
- Experience working in a care environment would be advantageous but not a deal-breaker.
- Main Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.
- Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks
- Conduct Basic Food Hygiene training for all care staff involved in handling and delivery of food.
- Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
- Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer/fridge temperatures.
- Ensure stock rotation.
- Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries
- Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately

Haddington Care Home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 care homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

Haddington is all about feeling at home and part of a community where you are supported and cared for in order to live life to the fullest. If you think you can help contribute to our fantastic home, and take advantage of an opportunity to develop your skills and experience in care, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Please submit your CV to our recruitment team.

Good luck.

CCGGEN