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Culinary Expert Wanted: Cook Position at Lakeside Care Home

Hours:Bank - Flexible hours

Join the B&M Care family: A private residential and specialist dementia care provider with a 26-care home portfolio in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Northamptonshire. We pride ourselves on the 'Rose Model of Dementia Care,' setting the standard for delivering exceptional care that harmonizes with the everyday rhythms of life. We're devoted to perfection, innovation, and the highest standards of person-centred practice.

Location: LakesideCare Home, Reading

Position: Cook

Responsibilities as a Cook:

• Menu Compilation: Collaborate with residents, families, and the Home Manager to create seasonal menus that cater to diverse backgrounds, cultures, and dietary requirements.
• Dining Excellence: Ensure the delivery of an excellent dining room and mealtime experience, focusing on presentation and nutritional value.
• Kitchen Hygiene: Oversee the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and maintaining high standards.
• Financial Controls: Effectively manage kitchen finances, adhering to company-set budgets.
• Team Management: Lead and develop the kitchen team through supervision, appraisals, and induction of new members.

Essential Skills, Characteristics, and Experience:

• Hold a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above.

Our Commitment to You:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• £1.00 hourly rate enhancement for working contracted hours.
• Free uniform provided.
• Wellbeing Support Line available to all staff.
• Flexible working within a supportive environment.
• Long Service Awards.
• B&M Cares Golden Rose Staff Recognition Awards.
• Industry-envied training and in-house Leadership Pathway Programme.
• Support & career development.
• Holiday.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Statutory Sick Pay.
• Auto-Enrolment Pension.

Additional benefits:

• £250 introduction payment for the new starter and referrer.
• £1.25 hourly rate enhancement for overtime hours.
• Blue Light Card to access 15,000+ discounts from large national retailers.

Join us in crafting culinary excellence at LakesideCare Home. Apply today!

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