Job Description

Marillac Neurological Care Centre is a 52 bed centre providing 24 hour nursing and therapy services for people over the age of 18 with complex acquired and progressive neurological and physical disabilities.

We are currently looking for a skilled

Full Time Cook

to work as part of our five-star catering team in providing a quality catering service and excellent customer service.

Working hours:

Mon to Thurs 8am to 4pm & Fri 8am to 1:30pm with the occasional weekend (37.5 hours per week). These hours could change slightly.

Responsibilities:

To work with and report to the Catering Manager. To provide the highest quality of food at all times. To follow recipes and cook according to the regularly updated menu for staff, residents and visitors. To become familiar with the dietary and nutritional requirements of each of the residing residents at the Marillac Neurological Care Centre. To maintain excellent food hygiene standards at all times including: cross contamination and food allergy awareness. To collaborate and work with a Multi-Disciplinary team consisting of Registered Nurses, Qualified Therapists and Health Care Assistants with your line manager to meet the residents' needs. To assist the Catering Manager in preparing for regular inspections from local authorities, ensuring all standards are met to keep the kitchen at a 5 food hygiene rating.
To be responsible for the Catering Department when the Catering Manager is off-duty. To communicate effectively to all levels within the Marillac Neurological Care Centre. To incorporate the Marillac NCC's values of Trust, Respect, Hope, Dignity and Excellence in your role.

Requirements:

Proven current experience as a Cook (preferably minimum of 2 years). Excellent understanding of food hygiene standards. Preferable experience in working to prepare for FSA and Environment Agency audits and inspections in order to uphold a 5 catering business.
Effective and strong communication skills. Good stamina and physical ability to work in a kitchen environment, standing for long periods of time. Must have a minimum Level 2 Food Health & Safety qualification. Preferable relevant City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent qualifications. Ability to supervise a small team and at times, manage the department. Can work individually and as part of a team.

The Marillac Employee Benefits:

Paid breaks - worth at least 1,500 a year Up to 35 days annual leave per year Free parking on site Paid Time and a half for select Bank holidays Award winning Employee assistance package Subsidised freshly cooked meals from our 5 hygiene rated team
Staff canteen and restroom Free Staff lockers Occupational Health service Sick pay scheme Travel allowance for senior staff Cycle to work scheme Free Uniform and paid allowance Free vend hot drinks Refer A Friend Incentive 50 voucher Death in service scheme Contributory Pension scheme Long service rewards Recognition awards Free training - In line with Skills for Care and the NMC Paid mandatory training with certificates Ongoing support and further development opportunities with in-house courses and funded qualifications Working in only one location, so no time travelling during your shift Use of tranquil landscaped grounds surrounded by woodlands for breaks Pastoral support
Successful employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service carried out by the MNCC as well as, a full right to work in the UK, 2 satisfactory references and a full Occupational Health check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.37 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Brentwood CM13 3BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have a Level 2 Food & Health Safety qualification and/or relevant City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent qualifications?
Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person