Job Description
Job description
Chestnut Lodge care home is looking for a Weekend Cook to join their team, cooking for our residents on Saturdays 10-3 and Sundays +-3.
The Weekend Cook is an important part of our team, providing nutritious hearty foods for our service users.
About Us
Bramley Health is a specialist health and social care provider. We support men and women of working age who pose variations of mental health challenges within our homes, to maximise their independence to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Chestnut Lodge is a 45 bedded modern care home we recently renovated, with well looked after grounds and large communal areas for our service users to enjoy. It also features a fresh new kitchen for you to come and make your own!
About The Role
Nutrition is an important part of providing the perfect care to our service users, and the Weekend Cook does just this! You will have all dietary requirements/ cultural requirements, and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of our service users, to serve up meals following these guidelines.
Responsibilities
• Preparing nutritious meals for service users in line with guidelines/ requirements
• Daily cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and equipment
• Maintain inventory of kitchen equipment and produce
• Utilise knowledge of HACCP and current food regulations
• Interaction with service users to reflect their food choices
Key Skills
• Food hygiene level 2 certification
• Previous experience of food preparation in a commercial/ domestic/ hospital or care setting
• Warm, approachable personality to engage with service users and vulnerable adults with ease
• Confident managing kitchen alone including cleanliness
Benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Retail discounts including food shopping, clothes, electronics
• Travel discounts for holidays
• Energy bill savings
• Online courses virtual, live and interactive to upskill yourself
• Help the planet, plant trees, save turtles!
• 24/7 confidential counselling
If you are interested in learning more about the Weekend Cook role, then click apply or please do get in touch directly.
Chestnut Lodge care home is looking for a Weekend Cook to join their team, cooking for our residents on Saturdays 10-3 and Sundays +-3.
The Weekend Cook is an important part of our team, providing nutritious hearty foods for our service users.
About Us
Bramley Health is a specialist health and social care provider. We support men and women of working age who pose variations of mental health challenges within our homes, to maximise their independence to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Chestnut Lodge is a 45 bedded modern care home we recently renovated, with well looked after grounds and large communal areas for our service users to enjoy. It also features a fresh new kitchen for you to come and make your own!
About The Role
Nutrition is an important part of providing the perfect care to our service users, and the Weekend Cook does just this! You will have all dietary requirements/ cultural requirements, and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of our service users, to serve up meals following these guidelines.
Responsibilities
• Preparing nutritious meals for service users in line with guidelines/ requirements
• Daily cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and equipment
• Maintain inventory of kitchen equipment and produce
• Utilise knowledge of HACCP and current food regulations
• Interaction with service users to reflect their food choices
Key Skills
• Food hygiene level 2 certification
• Previous experience of food preparation in a commercial/ domestic/ hospital or care setting
• Warm, approachable personality to engage with service users and vulnerable adults with ease
• Confident managing kitchen alone including cleanliness
Benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Retail discounts including food shopping, clothes, electronics
• Travel discounts for holidays
• Energy bill savings
• Online courses virtual, live and interactive to upskill yourself
• Help the planet, plant trees, save turtles!
• 24/7 confidential counselling
If you are interested in learning more about the Weekend Cook role, then click apply or please do get in touch directly.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Weekend Cook position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Croydon offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.
