Assistant Cook

**We are on the lookout for an individual who can join our amazing team as an Assistant Cook.**

**A career as individual as you.**

**Why work with us?**

**Who are we looking for?**

We need people with a passion and dedication to caring for others, not necessarily experienced, if you are ready to learn we are ready to teach Our teams are second to none, and anyone looking to join us will need to have the same values, behaviours, and attributes - **Generous, Responsible and Sustainable.**

**What will you do?**

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. Maintain accurate records and the correct ordering of food supplies and checking of deliveries and ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and kitchen, dining areas, including equipment, are cleaned to statutory Health and Safety standards.

**What do you need?**

You will have the required knowledge and experience, along with the appropriate level 2/3 catering qualifications, or are working towards them, but also have the right values and behaviours to work in our residential care service.

**What’s in it for you?**

Not only do we offer some incredible benefits, but we are also a National Living Wage employer. This includes any apprenticeship or employed placement team members once they have completed their probationary period.
- Guaranteed contracted hours created with you in mind - full time, part time and bank hours available.
- Competitive pay rates and enhanced overtime and bank holiday pay.
- **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 meals prepared by our talented Chef’s, if you join the people we care for to eat.
- Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit every day.
- Free parking - making sure you don’t have to pay to come to work.
- Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dentists and opticians.
- Recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements.
- Becoming part of an organisation with a fantastic reputation.
- Access to the discount ‘Blue Light’ card.
- Working in a truly caring environment that feels like a lovely family.

**Who are we?**

**Briardene, **part of the** Mariposa Care Group, **is located to the west of Newcastle upon Tyne with excellent transport links. Operating in the village of Westerhope and specialising in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care. Rooms are modern and bright, with all facilitates and amenities to ensure homely comforts, and we encourage residents to personalise their own space so they can feel at home. There are 60 bedrooms throughout the spacious home, which also benefits from large and airy communal spaces and beautiful gardens.
- This role is also known as a Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager._