Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to partner with Care UK to recruit a talented and passionate Cook to join their kitchen team in Colchester, UK. Care UK is an award-winning care provider dedicated to providing nutritious, high-quality dining experiences and supportive work environments for their culinary teams in Colchester, UK.

In this pivotal culinary leadership role located in Colchester, UK, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, prepare main menu meals, and bake fresh cakes and pastries tailored to resident dietary needs. Working closely with kitchen staff in Colchester, UK, you will drive kitchen safety compliance, manage stock control, and mentor team members to ensure excellent food service across the home.

Key Responsibilities

Lead kitchen operations, executing main menu plans while catering to individual resident dietary preferences in Colchester, UK.
Bake a variety of cakes and pastries for daily resident enjoyment, social events, and the home café in Colchester, UK.
Oversee stock control, maintain food safety standards, and supervise kitchen staff development in Colchester, UK.

Requirements

Proven cooking experience in a fast-paced kitchen with demonstrated baking and pastry skills in Colchester, UK.
Strong leadership qualities with experience supervising, training, and motivating kitchen teams in Colchester, UK.
Solid knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations applicable to care home catering in Colchester, UK.

Benefits

Sociable working hours with alternate weekend schedules and Bank Holiday pay enhancements in Colchester, UK.
Continuous training and progression through the Care UK Catering Academy and approved apprenticeships in Colchester, UK.
On-demand pay access via Wagestream, an annual holiday purchase scheme, and extensive employee discounts in Colchester, UK.