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We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Trainee Cook to join our team at Plas Telford Extra Care Scheme in Wrexham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, baking and working with people. You'll be part of a busy kitchen team helping to prepare and serve freshly cooked lunches for residents while developing your skills and experience in a supportive environment. Plas Telford is more than just a place to live. It's a vibrant Extra Care community where residents can enjoy their independence while having access to support when needed. Alongside providing meals for residents, the scheme also has a welcoming café that is open to the public, giving you the opportunity to interact with customers and be part of the wider community. No two days are the same, but you'll always be part of a team that takes pride in creating enjoyable dining experiences and making people feel welcome.
Job Responsibility
Supporting the preparation and serving of meals for residents and café customers
Assisting with food preparation, cooking and baking
Helping to meet dietary requirements and preferences, including allergies and specialist diets
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety
Assisting with stock rotation and food storage
Working closely with colleagues to provide a positive dining experience
Building positive relationships with residents, visitors and members of the public
Developing your skills and knowledge with support from experienced colleagues
Requirements
Experience providing good customer service
Good literacy and numeracy skills
An interest in food preparation, cooking or baking
Good communication and people skills
Nice to have
Experience working with food in a kitchen, catering or café environment
Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
What we offer
Full training and support to develop your skills and experience as a Cook
A friendly and supportive team environment
Opportunities to learn and grow within the role
DBS check paid for by us
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day
You will start on national minimum wage for your age group and will work towards full training to become a cook with pay at £13.45