Job Description

This role will be subject to a suitable DBS check, 2 satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, the salary for this role does not support sponsorship of overseas workers

Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Cook to work at our new Convent with Care based in Brentwood. St Joseph's Convent is a 23 bedroom home which provides high-quality care to the Religious Sisters of Mercy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in meal preparation, food safety, and kitchen operations. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in providing a catering service which ensures that nutritious and wholesome meals are offered. This position requires a commitment to culinary excellence and the ability to provide a flexible service to meet the range of Sisters' needs and wishes.

Working Hours:

The hours will be shared between 2 cooks on a 2 week rota basis covering 7 days. You will have every other weekend off.

Average working hours per week - 22.75

Pay Award Pending

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and cook food that will help facilitate a healthy balanced diet
- Ensure all food is prepared in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Assist in the planning of menus
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area.
- Help with inventory management, including ordering and storing supplies.
- Work with colleagues to ensure that specific dietary needs of Sisters are understood and appropriately catered for.
- Monitor food quality during preparation and presentation.

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Cook ideally in a care home setting for older adults
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and food preparation methods.
- Familiarity with food safety standards and regulations.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A passion for cooking and creating high-quality nutritious food
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends.

We Offer:

30 days annual leave entitlement including Bank Holidays Quality subsidised meals on shift Over 6,000 discounts and offers across travel, health and leisure, home and motoring, food and entertainment and high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme - this provides confidential and independent information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, face-to-face counselling is also provided free of charge. Pension - automatic enrolment into the Institute Pension Scheme with 5% employer contributions Mandatory and additional training opportunities Great opportunities to upskill yourself with personal development
We warmly welcome applicants regardless of faith, background or belief who are supportive of our values. Please visit www.ourladyofmercy.org.uk to find out more about us.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.78-20.43 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Experience:

Preparing and Cooking nutritious meals: 1 year (required) Preparing and Cooking for a large group: 1 year (required) cooking for individual cultural needs: 1 year (required) cooking for a variety of specialist dietary needs: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person