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GBP 20001 - 30000
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Job Description
Are you passionate about cooking and looking for a rewarding role in a friendly and supportive environment
April Court is a 17bedroom residential home providing care and support for adults with learning disabilities. Were looking for a dedicated PartTime Cook to help make a real difference in our residents daily lives.
We canbe flexible whether you prefer to work during the morning or the afternoon we can accommodate what suits you best in line with the needs of the home.
We do require one main cooked meal to be prepared each day from Sunday to Thursday. Meals will be prepared for either a 12:30pm or 5pm service depending on your chosen rota pattern.
About the Role:
Youll work in a wellused kitchen; this is a lone working position. You will ensure that you work with a personcentred approach ensuring that the independence rights and choices of our residents are promoted. You will be preparing fresh homecooked meals each day. We pride ourselves on offering healthy tasty food made from scratch.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals using fresh ingredients in line with several specifically assessed dietary needs.
- Manage kitchen stocks effectively and maintain proper stock control systems and remain within set budgets.
- Maintain accurate kitchen records in line with Environmental Health requirements.
- Keep the kitchen clean hygienic and safe at all times.
- Menu planning and allergen advice is completed.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained and in a safe working order.
- Follow all relevant food safety and health & safety regulations.
- Comply with the Catering Manual and other internal policies.
- Comply with all infection control measures and ensure the kitchen remain clean and hygienic throughout service.
What Were Looking For:
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Have a working knowledge of (HACCP) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points Health and Safety including (COSHH) Control of Substances Hazardous to Heath & basic food hygiene certificate.
- A relevant catering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
- Thorough working knowledge of kitchen management ordering stock control health and safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Good communication skills and a team player attitude.
Parttime 28 hours per week (Sunday to Thursday)
Additional Info:
The interview process will include a skillsbased cooking assessment and a formal interview.
Who we are:
We provide high quality care and support to older people; people with physical and learning disabilities; people with mental health needs; dementia; carers and clients families. This extends to respite care for families and carers.
We operate services across Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole ranging fromResidential Homes Day Services Supported Living sites and Reablement Home Care.
What we offer:
- Competitive Hourly Rate: From 12.85 per hour with opportunities for career and pay progression.
- Career Progression: We believe in growing talent from within and offer our staff opportunities like NVQ apprenticeships providing you with a solid foundation for career progression.
- Occupational Sick Pay: We offer an enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from your very first day with us ensuring youre cared for when you need it most.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: 26 days not including bank holidays (pro rata for parttime).
- Employee Assistance Programme: We offer a confidential free of charge support network. This service offers a 24/7 helpline and vital wellbeing services to support you whilst at work.
- Company Contributory Pension Scheme: we contribute 3
- Blue Light discount eligibility (superb discounts on travel leisure entertainment and more)
The Company
Tricuro is owned by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council and provides short and long term high quality care and support to adults their carers and families. We have highly trained and skilled staff and offer flexibility consistency and reliability of service which is focused on meeting the needs of people in our communities.
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding job opportunity in a care environment come and work for us. We can offer a career that adds value to the community and makes a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.
The Benefits
The Benefits
Full time and part time positions available
Career progression
Access to high quality CPD and qualifications
Health and wellbeing support package
Competitive rates of pay
Enhancements are paid for weekends and bank holidays
Generous annual leave entitlement
Bank holidays are provided as extra
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Employment Type
Part-Time
