Job Description

Part-time Weekend Cook - Care Home Based

Part-time Weekend Cook - 12 hours per week (

8 am

to

2.30 pm

)

Do you have a love of all things food? Are you searching for work-life balance and job security? Then this may be the role you have been looking for.

We are looking for a talented and caring individual to join our team, helping to make a difference in the lives of our residents at Lindemann Healthcare.

Lindemann Healthcare is a family-run business which was established in 1995 and has over 30 years of experience caring for older people in Edinburgh. Our dedicated team aims to provide specialised care in a safe, homely atmosphere where the residents are cared for with dignity and respect. This allows each resident to function at their optimum level, where they can feel content and "at home".

We believe that our Care Homes should be therapeutic yet home-like environments where the resident can feel their individual needs are met with priority. Our vision is to have a structure of flexibility in our approach. We will create opportunities through active observation and our training frameworks to establish a culture and coach our people in our Company Care V.A.L.U.E.S. and our Residents Charter.

We are seeking a Cook to join our team in Thorburn Manor. Part-time 12hours per week

The post holder is an essential part of the Care Home team

,

employed to deliver a high standard of nutritious and enticing meals to our residents.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for a caring individual who can multitask and have good communication skills. You will be able to prepare seasonal meals for our elderly residents and those with specialist dietary requirements.

Your main goal as a Cook within one of our Homes is to enhance the lives of residents through the provision of high-quality, nutritious food. You will be an experienced Cook, a good leader and work with your Kitchen Assistant to provide a well-run, high-standard kitchen with a great knowledge of how to produce nutritional and appealing meals.

Benefits? Include:

Excellent rate of pay from 15.00 per hour Part-time 12 hours per week. Shift pattern is Saturday and Sunday- 8 am to 2.30 pm Training and development Positive working environment Refer a friend scheme Pension On-site staff parking Thorburn Manor is located in the Colinton area with excellent public transport links

Kindly note we are unable to sponsor applicants. Only apply if you are currently living in or around Edinburgh and have the right to work in the UK

Requirements:

Previous experience in a kitchen environment is essential Knowledge of food safety practices Strong teamwork and communication skills
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship?
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person