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Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Bank Cook to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Bank Chef at Kathryn Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for a warm, motivated, and passionate Bank Chef who is driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents. You will be supporting the wider catering team, working on a bank basis to cover sickness and annual leave, as well as supporting at planned events within the home. About Kathryn Homes: At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents. At Kathryn Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents
• Support in the preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes
• Ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
• Ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum
• Follow strict individual dietary requirements
• Help to create and develop new menu items
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and ensure equipment is properly maintained
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and ensure all ingredients are fresh and stored properly
• To ensure all food and other items are stored correctly.
• To monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation and place orders where required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous experience within a catering environment in a similar role
• You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements
• Ability to implement methods to ensure these needs are met
• Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2
• A passion for food and delivering an exceptional culinary experience
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards

Further Information

Benefits of working with Kathryn Homes: -Accrued Paid Holiday -Weekly Pay -Pension Scheme -Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure -Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members -Comprehensive induction and ongoing training -Free DBS Check and uniform -Opportunities to progress your career within the company -Free, on-site parking -Employee of the Month awards