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About Abbeyfield Living Society
For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.
Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.
Role: Cook
- Hours: 21 Hours a week and alternative weekends. 7am - 2:30pm
- Pay: £13.92 p/h
- Location: Abbeyfield House, 120 Moss Lane, Bramhall, SK7 1EE
What Abbeyfield Offers You
At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:
- Pay: £13.92 p/h
- Paid Leave: Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata, including bank/public holidays
- Induction: Comprehensive induction
- Overtime Pay: Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, no waiting until payday!
- Insurance: Life Assurance
- Parking: Free Parking
- Healthcare: Medicash
- Progression: Pay progression within role
- Development: Learning and career development opportunities
- Sick Pay: Occupational sick pay
- Retirement: Company pension
- Discounts: Discounted gym membership
- Assistance: An employee assistance programme
- Bike Scheme: Cycle-to-work scheme
- Vouchers: Shop and save vouchers
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The Role of Cook
As a Cook, you’ll have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene, or be prepared to obtain one within the first three months in the role. Equally, you will have demonstrable experience of cooking varied, healthy and safe meals to large groups (twelve or more, and sometimes up to 20), on a regular basis.
You’ll also have the ability to communicate and interact well with people, and work productively as part of a team. And in a modern working environment, naturally you need to be able to read and write to a good standard.
You’ll be methodical and highly organised; your kitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.
Finally, you should be able to demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the nutritional needs of older people.
About You
In consultation with residents and staff, you'll create healthy balanced menus, with choices which reflect the needs and preferences of residents.
You’ll plan, prepare and cook residents’ meals from the agreed menu, taking into account personal preferences or recognised dietary requirement (e.g. diabetes).
You’ll also ensure a safe and sufficient supply of catering products, by developing a system of ordering supplies in a timely manner. And to ensure good stock control, you’ll make sure catering orders and deliveries are recorded using documentation supplied, to enable all orders to be checked and audited.
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Maintenance of a system of effective stock rotation and control is paramount, and by doing so, you will manage catering costs within the agreed catering budget.
You will also ensure safe and proper use of catering equipment, and report any defects to management. It is also important that you adhere to kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules in accordance with Environmental Health standards, and keep the kitchen and store areas in a clean and hygienic condition.
Correct use of all equipment and products in line with COSHH requirements is key, as is the need to keep all COSHH assessments under review. You will also participate in and supervise the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety.
Requirements
Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.
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