Care Home Cook

Atrium Associates; Driffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is on the lookout for a passionate Cook to join their team in Driffield. This role is pivotal in ensuring that residents receive delicious and nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs. You will lead a small kitchen team, plan weekly menus, and prepare high-quality meals while adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. With a focus on compassion and teamwork, this position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth.

Benefits

Free training and development support

Ongoing training opportunities

Staff recognition awards

Flexible working pattern

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Access to all permanent vacancies

Friendly on call team, 24/7

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook in a care home or similar setting.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and complying with food safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Nutrition Knowledge

Food Safety Standards

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Compassion and Patience

Flexibility

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Job description

Atrium Healthcare is seeking a cook with previous experience within a care home setting to support our client based in Driffield. The ideal candidate will have a drive and passion for cooking nutritious and delicious meals for our clients' residents as well as leading a small kitchen team. We believe that great food is an essential part of residents' well-being, and as a cook you will play a vital role in ensuring they receive nutritious, appetising meals whilst meeting varying dietary requirements of residents.

The job role will entail the following tasks:

1. Complete a food shop. (Site will confirm if needed)
2. Planning a weekly hot food menu, to include a vegetarian/vegan option (must ask service users for opinions on meals they enjoy)
3. Preparing delicious, high-quality food
4. Listening and acting on feedback
5. Kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
6. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

The ideal candidate will have the following:

1. Proven experience as a Cook in a similar setting (preferably in a care home, hospital, or senior living facility).
2. Knowledge of nutrition and special dietary requirements for the elderly.
3. Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with a team and communicate effectively.
5. Compassionate, patient, and attentive to the needs of the residents.
6. Flexibility to work on weekends and holidays, as needed.
7. Relevant culinary qualifications are a plus but not mandatory.

In return the company will offer you:

1. Free fully comprehensive training and development support
2. Ongoing training opportunities
3. Staff recognition awards
4. Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals
5. Weekly Pay
6. Flexible working pattern
7. Friendly on call team, 24/7
8. Pension scheme
9. Free uniform
10. Access to all permanent vacancies

As an agency staff member, you will have the flexibility with working hours whilst also benefiting from competitive rates of pay and opportunities for ongoing training. We understand the importance of work-life balance and we want our staff to remain positive and motivated - most importantly happy.

Atrium is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to international and local employment laws and regulations. All open positions offered by Atrium are subject to specific job requirements, however, we endeavour to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion, or age.

If this position is of interest for you then please apply!