About this role
Job summary Please note this is a 16hour contract. If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel that they have a personalised service. As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat. Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team, you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs. By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
Main duties of the job This Cook position is a 16-hour contract focused on providing excellent care in a nurturing environment for the elderly. Akari Care values creating personalized care where residents are respected, and mealtimes are pivotal. The role requires a passionate individual ready to make positive differences, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals while considering individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. The role grants autonomy in menu creation, presentation, and assisting in resident engagement. A collaborative approach in coaching the team is encouraged, aligning with Akari Care's commitment to developing skills and offering personalized care. Key qualifications include a City & Guilds 706 1&2 or equivalent, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and head chef or cook experience in a similar environment. Essential skills include supervisory experience, a caring nature, flexibility, and strong team leadership ability.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to delivering superior care for the elderly, aiming to create welcoming, respectful environments in its award-winning care homes. They emphasize the importance of personalized, high-quality care, accommodating individual, cultural and religious dietary needs. The organization seeks to inspire passion among staff to foster community spirit, nurturing a compassionate approach toward residents. Akari Care values dedication to personalized care excellence and offers team members opportunities for career growth and development, along with various incentives such as competitive compensation, recognition schemes, and comprehensive training. They offer a strong community environment where every resident and staff member is respected, included, and encouraged to foster their personal and professional skills and abilities.
Job description Job responsibilities
**Please note this is a 16hour contract**
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel that they have a personalised service.
As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat.
Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team, you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs.
By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment /surrounding.
Supervisory or Line Management experience
A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively.
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.
What is in it for you:
A competitive salary
Pension contribution of 3%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
Flexible working patterns
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans.
The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards). Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment/surrounding. Supervisory or Line Management experience. A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach. Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively. Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. Warm, approachable, and engaging persona. Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated. Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited
Address Akari Care
Nantwich
CW5 8AB
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)