Cook

Cook - Dearne Valley Care Centre

20 hours per week, including every other weekend.

 We are recruiting for a reliable and experienced cook to join our busy kitchen and team. A person who has high standards in quality and presentation, delivering the very best nutritional meals.
You would be able to work within budgets as set by the home manager. 
At The Grove Skellingthorpe Care Centre, our residents prefer good old-fashioned home cooking; for example, Sunday roasts, and for puddings our residents enjoy a jam sponge or crumble with custard. 
For birthdays, we make a special effort to celebrate, so our Cooks and KAs make a range of cakes and sponges for these special occasions 
If you have a passion for cooking and a passion for the elderly and would like to join a supportive and inclusive team then this could be the role for you!
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS / PVG check.
As a Cook, you will be responsible for:
•   To prepare and serve meals and beverages as required.
• Working in accordance with the home's policies.
•   To carry out kitchen duties ensuring a high standard of hygiene at all times. 
•   To use resources effectively and order food.
•   Report any issues or matters raised by service users concerning catering to the Care Centre Manager
•   Attend mandatory and in-house training as required
•   Understand COSHH
•   Maintain cleanliness and hygiene records as required
As a Cook, it is preferable for you to have:
•   Minimum qualification NVQ Level 2 or 706/2 in Catering, Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate
•   Knowledge of textured and modified diets
•   Experience in a care, hospital or commercial kitchen setting would be advantageous but not essential, as full training can be provided
•   Have good verbal and written skills
•   To have the ability to relate to our residents in a kind and courteous manner
Benefits of working with the St Philips Family
•   A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
•   The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
•   4-weekly pay periods
•   Full training given
•   Paid induction and shadow shifts
•   E-learning incentive scheme
•   Paid holiday
•   Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
•   Rewards scheme for all staff
•   Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
•   To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK