Cook

at  Dovehaven Care Homes

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cook/Chef to join our Dovehaven Team. This role will require you to work 40 hours a week on a rota basis at our Dean Wood Manor home in Spring Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0JH. The working hours will be 6.30am - 5.30pm.
Dean Wood is a beautiful and unique home which specialises in complex care need, EMI, dementia and Nursing. All residents are treated as individuals and the staff focus on what they can do for themselves, and not on what they can no longer do.

You will be required to ensure that nutritious and beautifully presented meals are provided for our residents.
At a number of our Dovehaven Homes we use a company called Apetito. Apetito are a company who produce nutritious, great-tasting meals for hospitals, care homes and community services across the UK. They have a wide range of well-presented, nutritious meals to suit every taste and dietary need, they aim to make a real difference to lives of elderly and vulnerable people in care.
it is desirable but not necessary the post holder possess or is willing to work towards achievement of at least Catering (C&G) or NVQ 3. Qualifications in Food Hygiene and First Aid are also desirable.