Cook\chef

Job description
Cook - Care Home Based

Lindemann Healthcare is a family run business which was established in 1++5 and has over 25 years experience caring for older people in Edinburgh. Our dedicated team aims to provide specialised care in a safe homely atmosphere where the residents are cared for with dignity and respect. This allows each resident to function at their optimum level where they can feel content and “at home”.

We believe that our Care Homes should be therapeutic yet home like environments where the resident can feel their individual needs are met with priority. Our vision is to have a structure of flexibility in our approach. We will create opportunities through active observation and our training frameworks to establish a culture and coach our people in our Company Care V.A.L.U.E.S and our Residents Charter.

Benefits Include:
• Excellent rate of pay from £14 per hour
• Part time 12 hours per week. Shift pattern is two days out of seven - 8am to 2.30pm
• Training and development
• Positive working environment
• Refer a friend scheme
• Pension
• Onsite staff parking
• Lorimer House is located in the Juniper Green area with excellent public transport link

Roles & Responsibilities

The post holder is an essential part of the Care Home team employed to manage the smooth running of the kitchen. This role is to provide nutritious and enticing meals to our residents
• Prepare the meals within the home following the meal plan set out.
• Manage the smooth running of the Kitchen during the weekend, including overseeing the Kitchen Assistant.
• Maintain a clean and hazard free kitchen.
• Understand and follow all company policies and health and safety regulations
• Build strong relationships with colleagues to ensure a positive working environment

Requirements
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is essential
• Knowledge of food safety practices
• Strong teamwork and communication skills