Cook - Bank Staff

Do you have experience working in a professional kitchen and enjoy preparing nutritious meals for older people? If yes, apply now!

We currently have an opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook to join our team at our residential Bridgemead care home in Bath.

We provide a loving and caring environment for our residents, whilst maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents are of primary importance to us.

Bridgemead is a 32-bed residential care home by the river in central Bath. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents is of primary importance to us. The home cares for those who live with dementia and respite care in Bath. View our lovely home here.

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours": https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced and attractive meals, taking into account individual preferences and special dietary requirements.
• Ensure all food hygiene and food safety standards are maintained in line with current regulations.
• Observe minimum temperature requirements during cooking, reheating, hot holding and serving of food.
• Maintain accurate kitchen records and documentation as required.
• Store food correctly and manage stock rotation to minimise waste and control costs.
• Maintain the kitchen, food storage areas, equipment, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a high standard of cleanliness.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and health and safety requirements.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Support a positive and engaging home environment and contribute to activities that enhance residents' quality of life.
• Work as part of a team and undertake other reasonable duties within your capabilities.