Cook/Chef

*Assistant Cook (32 hours per week)*Based at Oak Lodge, Rectory Road, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hants RG23 7EL – a care home with an “OUTSTANDING” CQC rating.*\*\* Top 20 Small Care Home Group 2022\*\***\*\* Care Home of the Year – South Finalist at the Caring UK Awards 2021\*\***\*\*9.9 Review Score on carehome.co.uk\*\**Oak Lodge is a multi-award-winning care home at regional and national level. These accolades are only achieved through the teamwork of like-minded individuals passionate about delivering person-centered care.Starting salary £13.37 per hourWe are looking for an Assistant Cook for 32 hours a week. Thursday and Friday 2pm – 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 7am – 7pmAs well as a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits;* 28 days Holiday (for full time workers)* Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays* Comprehensive induction training* Ongoing training and development* Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme* NVQ Training* Refer a Friend Scheme* Paid breaks* Free Uniform* Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 covering a full range of issues. Includes perks and discounts too!* Blue Light Staff Discount Card, Employee of the Month, Appreciation weeks and many more!*Forest Care*Forest Care is a family owned and managed company, currently with four care homes in Hampshire and Surrey. Our focus is to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our residents, and their ongoing welfare, comfort and needs are central to how we run our homes. We want our homes to be a home in the truest sense, and we are committed to making our residents feel at home from the outset.*Main Duties of our Assistant Cooks;** To prepare food and cook in a hygienic manner. Help come up with ideas for meals and mealtimes.* To be aware of the residents’ dietary needs and respond to their comments and requests in respect of the menu.* To hold a suitable food and hygiene certificate.* To dispose of waste correctly.* To ensure that all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention paid to perishable goods.* To contribute in the serving of food.* To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.*Skills and Experience of our Assistant Cooks;** Previous experience working within a kitchen environment* High level of written and spoken EnglishPlease note this position is subject to a DBS check.With effect from 15th March 2022, it is no longer a requirement that we only employ people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.While there may be concerns that the removal of the mandatory vaccine requirement will affect health and safety in the workplace, we still maintain stringent infection control measures to ensure everyone in our homes remains as safe as possible.Despite the legislative change, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence against Covid-19 and we therefore strongly encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.#OLCOOKJob Types: Part-time, PermanentPart-time hours: 32 per weekSalary: From £13.37 per hourBenefits:* Company events* Company pension* Free parking* On-site parking* Referral programme* Store discount* Wellness programmeSchedule:* Day shift* Every weekend* Monday to FridayApplication question(s):* Are you able to work both days every weekend?Licence/Certification:* driving licence and vehicle (preferred)Work Location: In personReference ID: #OLCOOK%8826035% %%food%%