Care Home Cook: Create Nutritious Meals & Community

Exemplar Health Care; Castleford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wages before payday

Discounts for retail and lifestyle

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care in Castleford is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare delicious, nutritious meals for residents at Wheldale Heights care home. You will cook, serve and tailor menus to dietary needs, supporting a positive dining experience and promoting wellbeing throughout the day.

Day to day you’ll follow food hygiene standards, maintain records and work as part of the Catering Team. A food hygiene certificate and catering qualification are preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in a care or similar setting.
• Ability to develop menus for varied dietary needs.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents.
• Develop suitable menus based on residents' needs and preferences.
• Interact with residents to obtain feedback on meals.
• Maintain food hygiene standards and keep records.
• Work as part of the Catering Team to support service delivery.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Team player

Communication

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Catering qualification

Job description

Exemplar Health Care in Castleford is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare delicious, nutritious meals for residents at Wheldale Heights care home. You will cook, serve and tailor menus to dietary needs, supporting a positive dining experience and promoting wellbeing throughout the day.

Day to day you’ll follow food hygiene standards, maintain records and work as part of the Catering Team. A food hygiene certificate and catering qualification are preferred but training is provided.