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Cook/Chef

Black Swan Care Group
Sandy Full-time
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Cook/Chef

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a cook/chef to work in one of our residential care facilities, Potton View on a full time, 48 hour, permanent contract.

The pay rate is dependant on experience. This is to be discussed at interview stage.

Potton View is a private residential care home located in the tranquil village of Gamlingay, on the Cambridgeshire border with Hertfordshire. Designed to offer exceptional care in a serene countryside setting, this purpose\-built care home provides high\-quality accommodation for up to 31 residents—all on one level for full wheelchair accessibility and mobility support.

Black Swan Care Group are a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:

  • Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Stream.

  • 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, 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 1990, 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
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Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Sandy SG19 3LW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
  • Do you require/need sponsorship to work for us? Yes/No
Experience:
  • Cooking: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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