• BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.

  We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cook for a residential setting to work for our client based in Waltham forest.

 Duties and Responsibilities of a Cook

• The cook will be required to prepare and cook meals for our residents on daily basis
• Make sure choice of meals are offered, including cultural and dietary meals 
• Be responsible for ordering food supplies, taking stock and ensuring their rotation
• Will have overall responsibility for ensuring safe running of the kitchen and meeting all Statutory organisational requirements (CQC & Environmental Health). 
• At least 6 months experience of working in a residential kitchen setting for older people over the age of 65 years living with Dementia is desirable, but not essential
• Need to hold relevant cooking qualifications
• Minimum certificate on Food & Hygiene Level 2  
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Understanding of the dietary needs for older people 
• Knowledge of health & safety and cooking processes 
• Attend training courses relevant to your role 

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Experience of working as a Cook in a similar role
• Need to hold relevant cooking qualifications
• Minimum certificate on Food & Hygiene Level 2  
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Understanding of the dietary needs for older people 
• Knowledge of health & safety and cooking processes 
• Attend training courses relevant to your role.

Rate: £16.79 per hour

Hours: 21 per week (Alternative Weekends & Bank Holidays) with opportunity to do extra hours if required

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH COOKING EXPERIENCE AND RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE  CONSIDERED.