Cook - Swansea, United Kingdom - Aston Care Ltd

Description

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our team at Aston Care.

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals in accordance with our menu and food safety guidelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for culinary arts and a desire to work in a residential care environment.

Duties:

• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and portion sizes
• Ensure that all food is prepared in a safe and sanitary manner
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
• Collaborate with the staff team to ensure timely meal preparation
• Assist in the development of new menu items
• Monitor food inventory and order supplies as needed

Experience:

• Previous experience working as a Cook in a care home or similar setting is desirable
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Proficient in meal preparation techniques and culinary skills
• Ability to work efficiently
• Excellent time management skills

Skills:

• Food safety: Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices
• Culinary: Proficiency in various cooking techniques and methods
• Meal preparation: Ability to prepare meals according to recipes and portion sizes
• Food preparation: Skilled in prepping ingredients and organizing workstations
• Cook: Experience cooking a variety of dishes
• Kitchen: Familiarity with kitchen equipment, tools, and procedures

We offer a positive work environment.

If you are passionate about cooking and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Pay:
£11.60 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
• Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person