Care Home Cook: Craft Nutritious Meals & Joyful Dining

Exemplar Health Care; North East; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Peer support and learning prospects

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Cook for Hylton Grange care home in Sunderland. You will prepare nutritious meals, handle dietary needs, and help create a positive dining experience for residents. A food hygiene certificate and catering qualification are preferred but not required, with induction and ongoing training provided.

You will join a supportive catering team, delivering meals that promote nutrition, social interaction, and community spirit within the care home setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking nutritious meals for adults.
• Ability to plan menus for varied dietary requirements.
• Strong teamwork and communication within a catering team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food for residents.
• Understand residents’ needs and preferences to develop suitable menus.
• Interact with residents to gather feedback on meals.
• Comply with food hygiene standards and maintain records.
• Complete checks and maintain records as required.
• Be a proactive team player within the Catering Team.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Team player

Flexible

Communication

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Catering qualification

Job description

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Cook for Hylton Grange care home in Sunderland. You will prepare nutritious meals, handle dietary needs, and help create a positive dining experience for residents. A food hygiene certificate and catering qualification are preferred but not required, with induction and ongoing training provided.

You will join a supportive catering team, delivering meals that promote nutrition, social interaction, and community spirit within the care home setting.