Excelcare Holdings
About the Role:
Excelcare, a family-owned care home group, is seeking a skilled and passionate Cook for their Westport Care Home in Stepney Green, London. This role is essential in providing outstanding meal experiences for residents and contributing to their overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients, adhering to dietary requirements.
- Schedule weekly meal menus, considering individual dietary needs.
- Collaborate with the Home Manager to manage stock orders within budget.
- Partner with healthcare professionals to ensure meal plans align with residents’ support plans and risk assessments.
- Maintain quality assurance procedures within the kitchen.
- Supervise other kitchen team members.
- Demonstrate full knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH, and contamination prevention measures.
- Engage with residents in meaningful activities, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.
- Prepare a variety of cuisines, potentially including Caribbean and Thai.
Skills and Expertise:
- Experience in cooking.
- NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality.
- 2 years experience in a catering environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Competitive salary of 14.00 per hour.
- 14 hours per week (minus unpaid breaks).
- Monday-Sunday, 8am-3pm – flexible start and finish times (alternate weekends), 2 shifts per week.
- 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
- Enhanced pay for bank holidays.
- Refer a Friend Scheme (500 reward).
- DBS certificate paid by Excelcare.
- Comprehensive induction program.
- Funded qualifications (apprenticeship program, where required).
- Paid uniform.
- Employee of the month award (100).
- Make a wish scheme.
- Team appreciation week.
Why Join Us:
Excelcare offers a supportive and family-oriented environment. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to older people with various needs. Enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities for professional growth.