Cook

Cook

The Bungalow Children's Home, Sorrel Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8BH

Contract: Temporary (6 weeks initially with potential to extend)
Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour
Hours:

Monday to Friday: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Every other Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Days off provided during the week when working a weekend

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our team at The Bungalow Children's Home in Eastbourne. You will be responsible for planning, preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for young people and staff, ensuring all dietary requirements are met while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in producing home-cooked meals, and understands the importance of creating a positive dining experience within a residential care environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals daily.
Plan balanced menus, taking into account dietary requirements and preferences.
Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen supplies.
Check and receive deliveries.
Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and food management procedures.
Complete all required kitchen records and documentation.
Support the smooth operation of the kitchen and meal service.
Undertake kitchen cleaning duties and ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

Experience preparing and cooking meals independently.
Ability to produce good-quality, nutritious meals.
Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling practices.
Experience of stock control and ordering within a budget.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Understanding of health and safety requirements within a catering environment.
Empathy and understanding when working in a care setting.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

RQF Level 3 Cooking or Chef qualification.
Food Hygiene Certificate.
Experience catering for groups of up to 25 people.
Knowledge of specialist dietary requirements.
Creativity and passion for producing appealing meals.

Why Apply?

Competitive hourly rate of £13.05 per hour
Opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives
Supportive residential care environment
Potential contract extension following the initial 6-week period

If you are a dedicated Cook with a passion for preparing healthy, home-cooked meals and want to make a difference in a children's home setting, we'd love to hear from you.

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