Care Home Cook: Create Nutritious, Diverse Menus with a Supportive Team

Exemplar Health Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to wages before payday

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Cook for Maypole Grove in Birmingham. You will prepare and serve nourishing meals for residents, considering dietary needs and preferences. The role involves menu planning, hygiene compliance, and working closely with the catering team.

You’ll join a supportive home environment with induction and ongoing training, with a focus on teamwork and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prepare and serve meals for residents with varied dietary needs.
• Develop menus that meet nutritional and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Communicate clearly with residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents.
• Understand residents' needs to develop suitable menus.
• Interact with residents to obtain feedback on meals.
• Comply with food hygiene standards and documentation.
• Complete checks and maintain kitchen records.
• Be a strong team player within the Catering Team.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu development

Team player

Flexible

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Catering qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Cook for Maypole Grove in Birmingham. You will prepare and serve nourishing meals for residents, considering dietary needs and preferences. The role involves menu planning, hygiene compliance, and working closely with the catering team.

You’ll join a supportive home environment with induction and ongoing training, with a focus on teamwork and resident well-being.