Care Home Cook: Dignified Dining & Community Impact

Prime Life; Oadby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend up to £250

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Prime Life is hiring a Cook for Woodlands Care Home in the Oadby area near Leicester. You will prepare meals, snacks and drinks according to residents' dietary needs and assist with serving to ensure a dignified dining experience.

A catering or Food Hygiene qualification is welcomed, though training can be provided. The role offers regular shifts across a 7-day week, with benefits including a Refer a Friend scheme up to £250, DBS, and Holiday Pay.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook and ability to follow dietary requirements.
• Food hygiene or catering qualification preferred; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Undertake quality checks on food prepared and storage.
• Plan menus aligned with residents' preferences and needs.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience for residents.
• Maintain stock records in line with policy and food safety regulations.
• Order stock and maintain accurate records.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and assist with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Catering experience

Food Hygiene knowledge

Stock management

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Prime Life is hiring a Cook for Woodlands Care Home in the Oadby area near Leicester. You will prepare meals, snacks and drinks according to residents' dietary needs and assist with serving to ensure a dignified dining experience.

A catering or Food Hygiene qualification is welcomed, though training can be provided. The role offers regular shifts across a 7-day week, with benefits including a Refer a Friend scheme up to £250, DBS, and Holiday Pay.