Cook

Enjoy making a difference to someone`s life? Become a Cook today!

Mission Care has had the privilege of providing residential and nursing care to vulnerable adults in South London for over 110 years, with Good CQC ratings across all our homes. Today we have five homes, four in the London Borough of Bromley, and one in East Dulwich. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional person-centred care to all of our residents.

We now have exciting opportunities for a Cook to join our incredible team within our Elmwood nursing home.

In return for your hard work, we will offer you the following:

Comprehensive learning and development programme

Pay Reviews

Paid DBS Check

Pension scheme enrolment

Summary of Cook duties:

As a Cook in one of our homes, you will be leading a team in the kitchen and responsible for the smooth running of every shift. Main duties include:

Ensuring that our residents food needs are met and that their wishes and expectations are being exceeded.

Carefully planning meals to ensure that they are ofhigh quality and appetizingly presented, and that food safety guidelines are followed at all times

Ordering food stock, adhering to budgets when ordering ingredients from suppliers

Supervising Catering Assistants, ensuring they understand their duties and perform them to a high standard

Ensuring all appropriate records are in place in accordance with Environmental Health and the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority Guidelines

Ensuring all areas of the kitchen, including storage areas, are kept meticulously clean and tidy at all times

Ensuring that food is stored and cooked in accordance with Environmental Health Regulations

Assuring the quality of food items delivered to the kitchen

Regular stock rotation of provisions in refrigerators, freezers and store rooms

Using and cleaning all equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines

Maintaining a safe environment for residents at all times

Adhering to the Fire Policy, COSHH Regulations and all other Health and Safety procedures

In return for your hard work, you will receive support and guidance through your journey at Mission Care, as well as opportunities to progress your career.

Working hours:

Mission Care currently has both full time positions available (Please note that all roles include every other weekend).

The shift pattern is broken down into 4 shifts on and 4 days off (35 hours per week).

Apply today to join our dedicated team!

Please note, due to the high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted.