Job Title: Cook
Location: Grange Crescent Residential Home, S11 8AY
Salary: £12.20ph
Job type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
With nine homes across the city of Sheffield, Sheffcare a leading charity, serves the needs of more than 500 older people and is strongly committed to providing high quality, compassionate care which enhances quality of life. Whatever help you need in making your decision, please don’t hesitate to ask. You are welcome to visit any of the Sheffcare homes anytime and we will look forward to meeting you.
The role:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Chef with at least 1 year of professional experience in a kitchen setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing home-cooked meals and a genuine love for cooking. This is a fantastic opportunity for a culinary professional looking to grow their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- To prepare and cook meals according to a planned programme.
- To order food for future meals.
- To ensure hygiene standards are maintained in food preparation.
Key responsibilities:
- To be aware of and work within company policies and procedures.
- To undertake the planning of menus taking account of different dietary needs, both medical and cultural, in consultation with residents and managers.
- To be vigilant with regard to standards of health and hygiene both personal and in relation to the kitchen and report any areas of concern to the senior cook/management team.
- To order, receive and check the quality and quantity of provisions delivered and report shortages and poor quality goods to management.
- To maintain the stock control system.
- To ensure that all food and non-foodstuffs are hygienically and securely stores away.
- To check and record fridge and freezer temperatures, clean and defrost fridge and freezer.
- To cater for special functions e.g. birthdays, festive season and unit parties.
- To participate flexibly in rotas and routines as required by the company.
- To attend and participate in staff meetings and support systems.
- To participate in staff development, including induction and to attend company training.
- To receive supervision from senior cook.
- To undertake any other duties applicable to the grade and purpose of the post.
- Any other reasonable request made by a member of the management team.
The Candidate must promote and adhere to the workplace values of Sheffcare:
- Kindness
- Dignity
- Respect
- Independence
- Choices
Aswell as:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a professional kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of home-cooked meal preparation and traditional cooking methods.
- Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
If you are interested in working with us and feel that you have the right values to make a difference, then please get in touch.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Restaurant Chef, Breakfast Chef, Experienced Chef, Kitchen Chef, Catering, Food Catering, Catering Chef, Chef Assistant, Food Preparation, Cook, Assistant Chef, Cook Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Manager, Food Hygiene, Kitchen Supervisor, Nursery may also be considered for this role.
