Burnview Healthcare is a group of family run care homes which specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Day care. Our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where our residents know that they are ‘Living Amongst Friends.
Working as part of a team all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer our employees competitive rates of pay, full training both online and in person, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
We are currently recruiting for a Bank Assistant Cook to support our Head Cook and to cover in their absence.
As an Assistant cook you will prepare and serve nutritious meals that suit our residents dietary requirements whilst maintaining a clean and well organised kitchen.

SKILLS NEEDED

Establishing Rapport With Clients, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Food Production, HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. You will take full responsibility for the running of the Kitchen in the absence of the Head Cook.
2. Working alongside the Head Cook, you will be responsible for Menu Creation and the daily preparation, cooking and serving of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner along with provision of a selection of drinks and snacks throughout the day and preparation of evening suppers.
3. You will take ownership of any issues that arise and work in conjunction with the Head Cook and Home Manager to manage the kitchen team accordingly.
4. You will be responsible for all food orders and meeting the budgetary requirements of the home whilst ensuring the provision of nutritious meals to meet varied dietary needs, as requested by the Home Manager.
5. To ensure the efficient, hygienic and safe use of the kitchen equipment.
6. To discuss with the residents/registered nursing staff in order to establish menus of a nutritionally balanced and varied nature, taking into consideration any special dietary requirements.
7. To maintain sufficient levels of food in stock and ordering when required.
8. To prepare, cook and serve meals ensuring high standards of food and presentation are achieved.
9. To clean all surfaces, equipment and dishes with help from the Kitchen assistant.