Cook

Job Overview

We are looking for a caring, reliable and experienced Cook to join our care home team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious and appealing meals for our residents, while taking into account individual dietary requirements, allergies, preferences and nutritional needs.

You will play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents by providing enjoyable, well-balanced meals in a safe, clean and welcoming kitchen environment.

Duties

• Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals for residents.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as required.
• Cater for individual dietary requirements, food allergies, intolerances and special diets.
• Follow residents' nutritional plans and any guidance provided by healthcare professionals.
• Ensure meals are prepared, cooked and served to appropriate food safety standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety and infection-control procedures.
• Store, label and rotate food correctly and monitor stock levels.
• Assist with menu planning and suggest suitable speeasonal dishes.
• Maintain accurate kitchen records, including food temperatures and cleaning schedules.
• Minimise food waste while maintaining appropriate portion sizes.
• Work closely with care staff and management to meet residents' individual needs.
• Ensure the kitchen and equipment are kept clean, safe and well maintained.

Skills

• Experience in food preparation and cooking, within a care home environment is diserable
• Strong knowledge of kitchen safety practices, sanitation standards, and food handling regulations
• Excellent skills in meal preparation, including chopping, grilling, and baking
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards
• Good communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and service users
• Familiarity with kitchen operations, including inventory management and food safety protocols

Pay: £12.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person