A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Cook to work in an exceptional care home based in the Bristol area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This care home offers specialist dementia and nursing care.

An experienced team combine professional care with a popular activities programme, while respecting the choice and privacy of all involved

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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

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As a Cook your key duties include:

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for members at the lunch, breakfast or afternoon tea clubs


• Plan and prepare meals that fit within the budget guidelines given by the Manager and control waste


• Comply with the policy and procedures as stated within the Food Safety Manual


• Respect Member's rights to privacy, dignity and choice


• In conjunction with the Manager, plan the menus to provide nutritionally balanced and attractively presented meals for members, providing when necessary for any special diets


• Enable Member's preferences and choice, including the needs of minority ethnic groups


• Check on food stocks, list requirements and order stores, paying attention to cost effectiveness and keeping within the financial plan, in conjunction with the Manager

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of preparing and cooking for a large number of people


• Experience of catering for cultural needs and a wide variety of diets


• Ability to deliver meal provision within a budget


• Clear verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to maintain all aspects of confidentiality

The successful Cook will receive an excellent salary of £13.85 per hour and the annual salary is £28,808 per annum.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week on days.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave


• Life assurance


• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases


• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications


• Genuine career progression and development opportunities


• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice


• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support


• Access to wellbeing resources


• Recommend a friend scheme


• Family friendly policies


• Long service awards


• Free uniform and DBS check


• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Reference ID: 7084

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV