Cook - Care Homes

6 days ago


Histon, United Kingdom Excelcare Holdings Full time

**£500 Welcome Bonus**

We are currently looking for a Cook to join the Excelcare team at Etheldred House Care Home in Histon, Cambridge.

**What you can expect**:
**Salary**: £11.43 per hour

Please be aware that this post requires the post holder to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless clinically exempt.

**Main Duties**:

- Cook using fresh ingredients made from scratch
- Prepare weekly food rotas and menus, paying attention to any special dietary requirements
- Communication of information to senior members of staff relevant to ordering stock and menu planning
- Assist Healthcare Professionals in the area of dietician
- Complying with and developing Risk Assessments
- Maintain quality assurance systems within the kitchen
- Undertake supervision of other kitchen staff
- Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection
- Be available at short notice to cover absence and sickness.

**What you will need**:

- NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality
- 2 years’ experience in a catering environment
- 12 months experience in managing a kitchen

**What we offer in return for your hard work**:

- Highly competitive pay rates
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Free on-site parking*
- Up to 50% enhancement to pay on bank holidays*
- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £300 for every person you refer
- DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
- Paid uniform
- Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
- Free learning and development

*T’s and C’s apply



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