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- What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.Applicants should have experience preparing and cooking meals in a professional kitchen environment. They must possess NVQ Level 3 training and an Intermediate Food Safety Certificate. Strong communication skills are essential to direct and instruct junior staff effectively. Experience working in a busy kitchen requiring sustained physical effort is also important. If successful, as part of our onboarding we will require you to confirm your full employment history from leaving full time education.
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Newhouse in Kilmarnock is looking to recruit a Cook to join the team. This is a part-time role working 15 hours over 7 days. Newhouse is located in the semi-rural village of Hurlford, near Kilmarnock, Scotland. Our home offers residential support for 22 adults with a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also have physical health needs, or be on the autism spectrum.
What you'll be doing
- Plan, prepare, cook, and serve meals, considering dietary and nutritional requirements.
- Supervise catering support staff to maintain high operational standards and compliance with Assured Safe Catering policies and regulations.
- Order and rotate stock efficiently and cost-effectively, checking and authorising invoices before submission.
- Develop varied and interesting menus aligned with healthy eating guidelines and individual dietary needs.
What we will give you in return
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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This advert is for Cook with Priory Healthcare in Hurlford, Scotland. It is listed as a Cook role. The advertised salary is £13.45 / hour. The contract type is Permanent - Part Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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