Cook/Chef

Job Title: Cook / Chef

Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

Salary: £8.91 to £11.50 per hour dependant on experience

Position: Full Time

About Us:

We are looking for an experienced Cook/Chef to join our friendly, family run Nursing Home located in Sutton Coldfield. If you are passionate about cooking, enjoy working with older people and would like to work in an established catering team, then we have the perfect job for you! We welcome new staff, and offer excellent benefits and training and development opportunities. This position is full time and the successful applicant will earn £8.91 to £11.50 per hour dependant on experience.

Wyndley Grange Nursing Home is located in a beautiful lakeside setting on the edge of Sutton Park Nature Reserve, with excellent transport links by bus and train. It is an established, successful venture, with a genuine passion and commitment to providing a high standard of person centred nursing care. We offer a range of caring services for all our residents, and our 64  bedded Nursing Home is rated Good in all 5 areas by the CQC.

The Role:

As a Cook / Chef you will:

• Prepare, cook and serve well-balanced nutritious meals to a consistently high standard, meeting our residents preferences and individual dietary needs. This will include breakfast, lunch and a light meal for supper.
• Work as part of an established catering team and ensure all meals are provided in sufficient quantities and always presented in an attractive manner.
• Support the Head Chef to plan and deliver a varied 4 weekly menu plan which reflects seasonal changes and meets residents choice.
• Ensure that a consistently high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen and serving areas at all times.
• Play an active role in supporting our residents and visitors social occasions, and have a creative approach to providing suitable meals and refreshments for themed events.
• Have excellent communication skills and ensure all residents, relatives, visitors and staff are addressed in a professional manner at all times.
• Ensure that the caring culture expected at Wyndley Grange Nursing Home is  consistently upheld and maintained.

Skills and Experience:

• RQF/NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation/Catering or City & Guilds equivalent
• RQF/NVQ Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Previous experience as a Cook/Chef within a substantial Care Home setting
• Ability to understand the needs of older people and cater for specific dietary needs
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under your own initiative and as part of a team
• A clear understanding and working knowledge of the Food Safety Act, COSSH regulations and HACCP
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A caring and compassionate disposition
• Reliable and flexible approach towards work, with the ability to work weekends

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• A competitive salary of £8.91 to £11.50 per hour dependant on experience
• 28 days annual leave per year (including all bank holidays)
• Comprehensive induction programme on commencement of employment
• Genuine support, training and development opportunities to further your career
• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
• Generous paid breaks and refreshments whilst on duty, including free meals if working a long day
• Flexible shift pattern
• Free DBS and flu vaccination
• Professional staff uniform
• Pleasant working environment in a stunning location, with purpose built staff room and all amenities

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, and understand the importance of good quality home cooking to improve our residents care, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV with a covering letter stating why you believe you are suitable for the position.