Abercorn Care Limited consists of two small family run care homes situated in Portobello, Edinburgh, we are looking for a skilled cook/s to join us to prepare delicious meals according to menu. The cook will be the only person in the kitchen and will be responsible for cleaning and dish washing too.

You will cook dishes that delight our residents with their taste and timely delivery which, necessarily involves a wide range of tasks.

• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitised and orderly environment in the kitchen including washing dishes etc.
• Receive deliveries and ensure all food and other items are rotated and stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients etc
• Provide a selection of home baking for afternoon tea - scones/cup cakes/ tray bakes etc.

Care home or, similar setting experience, would be an advantageous also,

• Proven experience as cook
• Experience in cookware and bake-ware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills

If you join our staff team you will benefit from;
Staff Reward Scheme
Extensive Training
Meals Provided
Uniform (Tunic) provided
Accrued annual leave on hours worked
Pension Scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.64 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking

Work Location: In perso

• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitised and orderly environment in the kitchen including washing dishes etc.
• Receive deliveries and ensure all food and other items are rotated and stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients etc
• Provide a selection of home baking for afternoon tea - scones/cup cakes/ tray bakes etc