Cook required

• Prepare, cook and present breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for residents.
• Follow planned menus and recipes while ensuring meals are nutritious and varied.
• Prepare meals to meet individual dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances, vegetarian diets and modified-texture or special diets where required.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked, stored and served in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Monitor and record food temperatures and ensure safe food storage.
• Prevent cross-contamination and follow appropriate food hygiene procedures.
• Ensure residents' dietary needs and preferences are communicated with the care team.
• Assist with menu planning and provide suitable alternatives where required.
• Monitor food supplies and inform the manager when stock needs replenishing.
• Check deliveries and ensure food is stored correctly.
• Minimise food waste while maintaining appropriate portion sizes.
• Keep kitchen equipment clean and report any faults or maintenance issues.
• Work cooperatively with care staff and other kitchen staff.
• Take residents' preferences and feedback into consideration where appropriate.
• Follow all nursing-home policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat residents with dignity, respect and kindness.

Preferred

• Have previous cooking or catering experience, preferably in a care-home, healthcare, hospitality or similar setting.
• Have knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling.
• Understand the importance of nutrition for older people.
• Be able to follow recipes, menus and dietary instructions accurately.
• Be organised, reliable and punctual.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be caring, patient and respectful towards elderly residents.
• Be willing to complete any required training.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
• Catering or professional cooking qualification is desirable.
• Additional training relating to nutrition, allergens or special diets is an advantage.

Working Conditions

The role involves working in a busy kitchen environment and may include standing for extended periods, lifting food supplies and working weekends, bank holidays or shifts according to the home's requirements.You should be able to communicate well and work in a team and independently.

Hours to be discussed. There may be long days and some weekends to cover.

Flexible Working Options Available:

• Part time - 30 hours

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.80-£14.30 per hour

Work Location: In person