Cook
Location:London, SE28
30-37 hours per week ,
Working every other weekend
Day shifts, 8-hour shift
Experience as cook in a care home is mandatory
We have an opportunity for a full time Cook position at our care home based in in Thanmesmead , the home provides residential, nursing, specialist dementia, respite and end-of-life care
The main purpose of this role is to assist in the preparation and provision of meals, have the responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities

• To prepare and cook food in accordance with food hygiene regulations
• To be involved with the preparation and serving of all meals
• Participate in general kitchen duties as required
• To ensure high standard of hygiene and cleanliness are adhered to and maintained at all times within the kitchen
• You will support the Catering Manager to operate the kitchen effectively and efficiently working within a budget

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS
About You
As a Cook, you will prepare and cook food in accordance with food hygiene regulations, providing high quality catering for our residents. The role would suit someone who has a passionate about food and can delivery good quality catering services. The ideal person for this role would have good communication skills, flexible approach, have the ability to prioritise tasks and have excellent time management skills.
A minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate would be desirable.
Working for us
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme..
• Pension contributions
• Paid holidays
• Free onsite parking

If you are interested, please apply below wit your updated CV
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:

• London SE28: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you need sponsorship?

Experience:

• Chef/Cook in a care home: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• London SE28 (preferred)