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Join our clients Team at in Sunbury-on-Thames: Where Every Meal Makes a Difference! Are you a culinary wizard who loves the challenge of "Ready, Steady, Cook" Do you believe that a great meal can be the highlight of someone's day Our clients Day Centre is looking for a creative, organised, and big-hearted Cook to lead the kitchen. This isn't just about feeding people; it's about bringing joy, nutrition, and a sense of home to their members living with dementia. Hourly rate : £14.88 Hours : Monday-Wednesday, 9:30am to 1:30pm per day. The Role: Creative, Impactful, and Rewarding As the lead Cook, you'll be the heart of the centre. You won't just follow a static menu, you'll use your expertise to turn fresh deliveries and available ingredients into delicious, balanced two-course lunches for 20 to 30 people. Working alongside a friendly team of volunteers, you'll turn the kitchen into a hub of activity and care. What You'll Be Doing: Creative Cooking: Designing daily recipes on the fly based on available stock, keeping meals exciting, fresh, and waste-free. Kitchen Leadership: Managing food deliveries, ensuring hygiene, cleanliness and safe food storage practises are followed. Safety First: Using your Level 3 Food Hygiene knowledge to maintain impeccable HACCP records and safety standards. Volunteer support: Guiding and inspiring their wonderful volunteers as they support you with prep and service. Dementia-Friendly Dining: Understand specific needs of clients and design meals to ensure they are suitable and enjoyed.

Who You Are: A Food Safety Pro: You hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate and take pride in a spotless, compliant kitchen. The "Ingredient Whisperer": You can look at a delivery of seasonal produce and instantly see a fantastic two-course meal. A People Person: You're patient, kind, and enjoy the company of older adults and volunteers. An Efficient Planner: You're comfortable cooking for a group and hitting lunch times with a smile.

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United Kingdom
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Catering

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