Cook|Chef

Job description
Cook/Chef- Location: 1 West Harling Road, East Harling, NR16 2NP

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a cook/chef to
work in one of our residential care facilities, The Beeches on a part
time, 21 hour permanent contract, £14.00 per hour.

The Beeches is a Care Home in East Harling, providing care to the
elderly and those living with Dementia. The Beeches stand in 2 acres
of land which was originally a rectory. The Beeches has successfully
maintained its “Outstanding Overall” rating from the CQC, which makes
it among the top 4% in the country.

Black Swan Care Group have become a Real Living Wage employer!
Our other benefits include:
• Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.)
and enhanced pay for working Christmas and Boxing Day Bank Holidays.
• Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent
on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory
and specialised.)
• Progression with internal promotions available across the group
and excellent apprenticeship schemes.
• Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Paid breaks and *free meals.
• DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.
• Blue light card.
• Free health and wellbeing service- 24/7 access to online GP's,
second medical opinion, mental health support, nutrition plans,
fitness programme and online health check.

Responsibilities of a Cook/Chef:
• Prepare residents meals and maintain a well-balanced nutritious
diet (Taking into consideration special dietary needs and
requirements as set out in Residents Care Plans, and residents menu choices)
• Ensure food stock supplies are monitored and deliveries are
correct, and all food are temperature probed, recorded, stored
correctly and stock rotated.
• Maintain a high standard of food preparation and implement the
requirements set out by the Environment Health and Local Authority
for the Home, the Food Safety Act 1++0, and the Food Hygiene
(England) Regulations 2005. (Personal appearance must be of an
acceptable level. Uniform provided must be worn, hair covered or
tied back. Sensible enclosed non-slip shoes to be worn.)

Requirements of a Cook/Chef:
• Qualified and experienced to cook and prepare food in a kitchen setting
• Forward thinking
• Team player
• Availability to work every other weekend
• Flexibility with working hours Read more