About this role
Job summary
25 HOURS PER WEEK - 7AM-5.30PM - 2 DAYS WEEK1 - 3 DAYS WEEK2 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 an Assistant 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 immense 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
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Cook at Akari Care, you'll play a crucial role in our care home kitchen, focusing on delivering high-quality meals that cater to the individual needs of our residents. Your responsibility includes menu creation, food preparation, and ensuring that meal options are not only nutritious but also meet cultural and personal dietary requirements. You'll be expected to manage the food service presentation, ensuring it is appealing to stimulate our residents' appetites. Additionally, this role requires you to lead by example, guiding and coaching kitchen staff to fulfill their personal development needs. A commitment to personalized excellence and community spirit is essential.
About us
Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized care for elderly residents in its award-winning care homes. The organization aims to create an environment where residents are respected and valued, focusing on individual needs and offering a compassionate, community-oriented atmosphere. Akari Care places a strong emphasis on excellence, encouraging professional development among staff while maintaining a warm, inclusive community setting. The organization's commitment is illustrated by its comprehensive approach to care, which includes attention to cultural and religious dietary needs, ensuring each resident receives tailored support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 25 HOURS PER WEEK - 7AM-5.30PM - 2 DAYS WEEK1 - 3 DAYS WEEK2 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.
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
- Assistant Cook or Cookexperience 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 5%
- 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, Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, experience in a similar role, supervisory or line management experience, caring nature.
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
Yarm
TS15 9EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)