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Cook - Bank
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | CV31 2JS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Runwood Homes |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 278818JCP |
Summary
Bank Chef
Care Home: Cherry Tree Lodge
Hours per week: Bank - Covering annual leave and sickness
Salary: £13.00 an hour
About the role:
We are currently recruiting for a Bank Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Bank Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for a warm, motivated, and passionate Bank Chef who is driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents. You will be supporting the wider catering team, working on a bank basis to cover sickness and annual leave, as well as supporting at planned events within the home.
Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:
Accrued Paid Holiday
Pension Scheme
Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Free DBS Check and uniform
Opportunities to progress your career within the company
Free, on-site parking
Employee of the Month awards
About you:
Previous experience within a catering environment in a similar role
You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements
Ability to implement methods to ensure these needs are met
Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2
A passion for food and delivering an exceptional culinary experience
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
Roles and responsibilities:
Ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents
Support in the preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes
Ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
Ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum
Follow strict individual dietary requirements
Help to create and develop new menu items
Oversee kitchen cleanliness and ensure equipment is properly maintained
Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and ensure all ingredients are fresh and stored properly
About Runwood Homes:
Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 58 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.
At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.
As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.
Care Home: Cherry Tree Lodge
Hours per week: Bank - Covering annual leave and sickness
Salary: £13.00 an hour
About the role:
We are currently recruiting for a Bank Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Bank Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for a warm, motivated, and passionate Bank Chef who is driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents. You will be supporting the wider catering team, working on a bank basis to cover sickness and annual leave, as well as supporting at planned events within the home.
Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:
Accrued Paid Holiday
Pension Scheme
Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Free DBS Check and uniform
Opportunities to progress your career within the company
Free, on-site parking
Employee of the Month awards
About you:
Previous experience within a catering environment in a similar role
You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements
Ability to implement methods to ensure these needs are met
Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2
A passion for food and delivering an exceptional culinary experience
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
Roles and responsibilities:
Ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents
Support in the preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes
Ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
Ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum
Follow strict individual dietary requirements
Help to create and develop new menu items
Oversee kitchen cleanliness and ensure equipment is properly maintained
Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and ensure all ingredients are fresh and stored properly
About Runwood Homes:
Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 58 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.
At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.
As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.