Cook

Garioch Care Home is looking to appoint a Cook.

Our purpose-built care home is situated in Inverurie, surrounded in beautiful gardens, which offers person-centered Residential, Nursing & Respite care for 37 residents.

As Cook, you will work alongside the Head Chef to deliver a high quality of food to our residents and ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner.

Cook Contract

£14 per hour
Contracted to 33-hours per week / 3 days per week 
Pension
5.6 weeks annual leave (Based on a full-time contract)
Onsite parking
Uniform provided
PVG

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

·                                                            City & Guilds 706 – 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)

·                                                            Team player.

·                                                            Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

·                                                            Good communication skills.

·                                                            Ability to work on own initiative

Desired

·                                                            Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group.

·                                                            Experience working in a care environment would be advantageous but not a deal-breaker.

Main Responsibilities 

·                                                            Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.

·                                                            Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks

·                                                            Conduct Basic Food Hygiene training for all care staff involved in handling and delivery of food.

·                                                            Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.

·                                                            Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer/fridge temperatures.

·                                                            Ensure stock rotation. 

·                                                            Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries

·                                                            Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

·                                                            Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately

Please submit your CV to our recruitment team and we will aim to respond with 48 hours.

Good luck.