Cook - Part time

Location: On site / Emmaus House, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 8XRjob type: Permanent / Part-timeSector and subsector: Hospitality Food and Beverage / RestaurantHourlyFixed salary:£ 13.70 Chef- Part Time Could you do a job where you change lives?Are you looking for a side job?We currently have an opportunity for a skilled individual who will support our Catering Team in our residential care home for older people in Whitehaven.This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience as a cook, who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, and is happy to feed over 26 hungry people. This role will also support the Catering Manager.Our amazing team atCumbria Emmaus House Care Homeprovide a loving and caring environment for our residents, whilst maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them.The health, well-being and happiness of our residents are of primary importance to us. See our lovely home here .Prepare, cook and serve nutritionally balanced and attractive meals with due regard to preferences and special dietary needs.Observe food hygiene regulations.Observe all minimum temperature and food hygiene regulations during cooking, reheating and serving of food.Maintain the kitchen and food storage rooms, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a high state of cleanliness and tidiness.Maintain all records when on duty.Attend meetings and training activities as required.Work as part of a team and be willing to take on any task, within your capabilities, to provide an excellent service to our residents.We offer a full induction to the work and also provide other training as required by the post.You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have empathy with them;You must enjoy cooking and be able to cook and prepare food to a good standard;A basic food hygiene certificate and a food-related qualification would be an advantage but is not essential, as long as you have cooking skills and experience.The ideal candidate would be someone with experience of working in a care environment Hours: 8.5 hours a weekBank shifts to cover for sickness, absence and holidays.Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidaysBeing part of our friendly and committed staff teamAssigned buddyOngoing support from managementFlexible working: various working hoursTeam eventsCare Friends referralPerkbox - including an Employee assistance programme.Long-standing service rewardsBirthday rewards What our staff say about us: It is a friendly and welcoming place to work Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been receivedINDHSP