Assistant Cook

Do you have a love and passion of all things food and want to share that passion with others? Are you searching for job security? As a Cook do you crave a better work life balance? Look no further as this could be just the role you have been looking for

We are seeking talented, passionate and caring individuals looking to begin or continue their career within the Care Industry, making a difference to the lives of our residents at Renaissance Care.

We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our team in Meadowlark Care Home for 30 hours per week at £12.48 per hour.

As an Assistant Cook in one of our care homes, your duties will include supporting and working alongside the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team to prepare healthy and nutritious seasonal meals for our residents as well as catering for those with any specialist dietary requirements. So you'll have plenty of opportunity to put your interest and passion for food to good use. You will be in sole charge of running the kitchen and leading the team on some days, so some experience in this would be advantageous.

You’ll be experienced in food preparation and cooking, ensuring a range of options are available at mealtimes for our residents to choose from. You will be responsible for checking and maintaining kitchen equipment, reporting any damages or breakages to the maintenance team or home manager. You will follow and supervise the kitchen team to work within COSHH and HACCP regulations and maintaining the highest hygiene standards and ensuring infection control protocols are followed in the kitchen.

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all of our employees the following benefits:

· 'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme

· Rewards & Recognition Programme

· Free learning and development

· Annual Care Awards

· Paid PVG Check

· Free uniform & PPE

· Opportunities for progression

· Continuous training and development to help you achieve your goals

· Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional help and advice to support your wellbeing, physical and mental health inside and outside the workplace

Please be aware that as a social care employee, all employees based within a residential setting and/or who have face to face contact with our residential settings, will be expected to provide vaccination status as a condition of employment or willingness to undertake vaccination prior to commencing work.