Kitchen Assistant/Cook
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Position Overview & Specifications
ROSEWOOD CARE HOME
COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
1.To assist in the planning of interesting menus providing a balanced nutritious diet appropriate to the age group of the residents,making the best use of fresh produce where available.
2.To prepare,cook and serve meals as appropriate
3.To provide special diets where necessary ,as well as taking into consideration the preferences of individual residents
4.To be responsible for the cleaning and washing up after meals and the overall cleaning of the kitchen
5.To maintain cleaning schedules and tasks and to record and report accurately where appropriate any given documentation on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
6.To maintain a record of food supplies and list requirements where requested.
7.Ensure stock rotation of dry goods
8.To maintain statutory health and safety standards in the kitchen
9.To wear appropriate PPE as required
10.To have full knowledge of the homes fire procedures
11.To supervise and train junior kitchen staff
12.To attend staff meetings and training sessions as and when required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £9.50-£10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
PPE is mandatory and is provided by the company
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brierley Hill: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant/Cook roles across Rosewood Care Home's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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