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Job Type : Part Time, Part Time

Salary : £8.91/annum

We are recruiting a Cook to join our The Huntercombe Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre – Nottingham.
The centre is located on the outskirts of Hucknall and provides long-term person-centred care and support for male and female adults (aged 18+ years), with either a brain injury or complex neurological condition.

This is a part time job working 28.5 hours per week, which is 3 days per week (8am to 6pm) on a rota to include weekends and Bank Holidays. We pay £8.91 per hour.

Key Accountabilities:

* Preparing, cooking and serving food of the highest standards and which is appropriate to and meets the needs of the residents, staff and visitors

* Regularly reviewing the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors requirements, including the provision of special diets (with respect to allergies, other health related issues and cultural reasons)

* Communicating effectively with residents, staff and visitors to ensure the provision of relevant, appealing, balanced and healthy diets

* To develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team

* Ensuring the effective ordering, control and review of raw materials, labour, equipment and supplies and keeping costs in line with agreed budgets and value for money

To join The Huntercombe Group as a Cook you will have:

* A good knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation

* NVQ level 2 in catering (minimum)

* A positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to patients in our care.

* A flexible and adaptable attitude

Please note regulations are changing; from 11th November 2021, all care home workers regardless of contracted hours or status, and anyone entering a CQC regulated care home, will need to be fully vaccinated, unless they are exempt under the regulations. Anyone who enters a care home for a job interview must also show proof of vaccination unless they are exempt. If someone intends to have the vaccination but is not yet vaccinated, interviews will take place outside of the care home or remotely (via video call or telephone)