Job Description

Balloo House is currently looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious home cooked meals according to our residents menu suggestions. You will cook dishes that will delight our residents with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals.

Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation for our residents and future residents of Balloo House Care Home. Our residents nutritional needs are of upmost importance and all food cooked and prepared here is of fresh local produce.

Proven experience as cook/chef at least one year. Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.) Ability to follow all sanitation procedures Ability to work in a team Very good communication skills Excellent physical condition and stamina Diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage.

Responsibilities of our chef/cook

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment Preparing ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.) Cooking food in various utensils or grillers Able to prepare meals according to residents medical preferences such as diabetic diets, gluten free diets, soft option meals. Cleaning and the health and safety of the kitchen.
Hours to be discussed at interview.

If you would like further information please contact Selina OR Cara on 02891464430.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: From 13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Flexitime On-site parking
Experience:

Chef: 1 year (preferred) Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person