EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY
Are you an experienced cook looking for sociable daytime working hours? Looking for autonomy to create amazing fresh produce and working on a generous budget for our residents?
- Do you want to be an integral part of an exciting new care group with family run values at its core? Do you want respect, autonomy and training opportunities?
www.westwoodlodgecarehome.co.uk
www.caringandleading.co.uk
Kitchen Assistant/Cook for Westwood Lodge Care Home, NE4 6UR
- Great British Care Awards Regional Employer of Year Award 2025, Finalists National Great British Care Awards 2206, Winner Leaders in Care Awards 2024
- Automatic Free Enrolment into Employment assistant programme- access to unlimited virtual GP consultations, 24/7 mental health support , up to 10 face to face counselling sessions, access to the Wisdom App via Health Assured
- Supportive friendly home- rare opportunity and opening
- Highly attractive Mental Health Nursing Home (44 beds),
- Town Centre Location
- Very friendly, supportive, training and hours +++
- Part of New Caring and Leading Brand
- Exciting Promotional Opportunities
- Excellent Reputation in Community with all healthcare professionals
- Fully Staffed- Long Stay Residents and dedicated long term staff
- Application deadline closing shortly- high interest expected
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small friendly team at the Westwood Lodge Care Home. We are looking for a talented Kitchen Assistant./ Cook to join our home whom is keen and eager to progress. We are a nursing home supporting adults with mental illness. We pride ourselves in helping people to stay well and live a fulfilling life.
About the Role:
As a Kitchen Assistant/Cook you will be part of the team within the Home providing excellent meals and nutrition to our residents.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
- Create innovative menus and recipes
- Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and training as needed
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment
- Collaborate with restaurant management to develop seasonal offerings
Skills and Experience:
· Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
· Excellent communication and written skills
· Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
· Team player but able to work on your own initiative
· Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
· Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working within mental health.
In return we offer:
· Career development opportunities
· Excellent work environment
· Monthly pay
· Pension scheme
Skills:
- Proficient in all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating
- In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques and best practices
- Excellent understanding of food safety regulations and procedures
Our Mission Statement:
We are committed to:
· Providing the best person centred care
· Providing a safe warm friendly environment
· Encouraging the independence of our residents and promoting their dignity, choice and rights
· Ensuring our residents enjoy a fulfilling and great quality of life
· Providing excellent quality meals adapted to suit dietary requirements
· Encouraging our residents potential and contribution
· Deliver on all individual, spiritual and social needs of our residents
· Provide a "Home from Home" atmosphere
· Supporting our staff to fulfil their potential
· Working hard to continuously improve our service
If you feel you have the right values to work in our family run Home, you will be supported by a programme of induction along with training and development throughout your employment with us.
If you are a passionate cook with exceptional culinary skills and leadership abilities, we invite you to join our team
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
Experience:
- Cooking in Care Home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
