Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience of preparing, and cooking meals for a large setting.
- What you'll bring to the role
Requires robust hygiene standards and good organisation skills.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
- Difficulties with communication
- Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
- A forensic background
- Epilepsy
What you'll be doing
- Responsible for planning, preparing, cooking and serving meals within a Priory Residential Home for 15 residents.
- Ensuring all kitchen activities and operations comply with operational standards and statutory regulations.
- Training and Induction with a mentor will be provided.
- Shared responsibility for maintaining appropriate records and data as required under the company’s Assured Safe Catering policies and guidelines.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- 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 Weekend Cook with Priory Healthcare in Newtownabbey, GB. It is listed as a Cook role. The advertised salary is £13.95 / hour. The contract type is Permanent - Part Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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