2nd Cook

Second Cook:
Prestwick Care is a successful family run business, and we have a great opportunity for a Second Cook in our care home Abbey Court in Gosforth. This is a great chance to work for a growing care provider within the North East and to work with a talented care team and supportive Home Manager.

Abbey Court is located in Kenton and has a lovely welcoming environment. It offers all its residents bright and modern facilities with beautiful landscaped gardens.

**Job Title**:Second Cook

**Hours**: 24 hours

**Reporting to**:Home Manager

**Job Purpose and Scope**:

- To assist the Head Chef to provide a high quality catering service and take charge of the service in the absence of the Head Chef.
- To work within company policies and procedures. To ensure Health and Safety and Environmental Health compliance.

**Areas of Personal Responsibility and Accountability**:

- To assist the Head Chef in creating and maintaining cooking and cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc.) for all areas of the kitchen in line with the Company’s quality philosophy.
- To ensure that any special dietary meals are prepared.
- To ensure that adequate food stock controls are in place in the absence of the Chef.
- To ensure than an inventory of kitchen equipment is updated and managed in the absence of the Head Chef.
- To ensure that food handling, cleanliness, health, safety, risk assessments and that all procedures required within the meal preparation areas operate to the highest possible standards.
- To supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Home, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
- To report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
- To understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
- To report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
- To promote safe working practice in the Care Home.
- To promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.

**Other Responsibilities/Deputising Requirements**:

- Promote safe working practice in the Care Home. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

**Why should you apply?**
- Full training package
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Increasing portfolio of experience within the homes
- Supportive environment
- Staff Leisure Discount Card

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location