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Cook / Chef required for our beautiful care home ‘The Laurels' in Draycott, Cheddar -Part of the Country Court Family

Hours: 30 hours per week, working weekends on rota (Hours (Apply online only), working 4 days out of 7)

The Laurels Care Home is situated in the peaceful village of Draycott, 2 miles from Cheddar at the foot of the Mendips Hills. With just 21 beds, our caring and compassionate team led by the Manager, get to know each resident personally, meaning they feel truly at home at The Laurels.

Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week.

JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY

We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

THE COOK / CHEF ROLE

Within your role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Aid in the preparation of high-quality meals for your residents.

Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team.

Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard,

Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence

Assist the Chef Manager with Menu planning

 ABOUT YOU

We want an experienced Cook / Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered a 5* food experience.

You will …

Have a friendly and approachable because you will have contact with our residents, their guests and family,

Experience as a cook / chef and working within a catering environment

Valid food hygiene certificate.

A passion for producing high quality food.

Can do attitude!

Be able to take initiative and responsibility

City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry

Ideally over 3 years’ experience as a Cook or Chef or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN

You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)

Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates

Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*

Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*

Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.

Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions

Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Cook / Chef role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.

We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship. 

You may have experience of Chef, Cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef