Care Home Cook — Create Comfort Food & Grow

Gold Care Homes; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Job summary

Gold Care Homes at Martins House in Stevenage is seeking a skilled Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and assemble ingredients for a range of dishes, monitor inventory, and ensure the kitchen remains clean and compliant with health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a solid knowledge of cooking techniques, and is committed to high-quality meals for residents. We offer development opportunities and recognition programs.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines and food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble ingredients for various dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts
• Ensure that all dishes are of high-quality and follow company recipes
• Report any equipment issues to management
• Monitor inventory, ordering new food and supplies as necessary
• Resolve issues with customers’ orders as needed
• Keep the kitchen neat and tidy, ensuring everything is sanitized appropriately
• Follow all health and safety guidelines
• Assist other cooks as needed

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Job description

Gold Care Homes at Martins House in Stevenage is seeking a skilled Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and assemble ingredients for a range of dishes, monitor inventory, and ensure the kitchen remains clean and compliant with health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a solid knowledge of cooking techniques, and is committed to high-quality meals for residents. We offer development opportunities and recognition programs.