Care Home Cook — Fresh Meals & Nutritious Diets (FT)

Cuerden Care; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuerden Care is seeking an experienced Cook to join Berkeley Gardens in Pemberton, Wigan. You will cook and bake from fresh ingredients, maintain high hygiene standards, and support residents with nutritious meals. The role requires at least 12 months of experience and a full-time schedule with alternate weekends.

Applicants must have permission to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered. You will work in a caring environment within a established team, focusing on quality service and food

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a cooking role.
• Ability to cook and bake from fresh ingredients.
• Understand food hygiene rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for residents with dietary needs.
• Handle food safely and monitor compliance with hygiene standards.
• Place supplier orders and manage kitchen stock.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly and maintained.
• Dispose of waste properly and keep areas clean.
• Provide a professional, caring service to residents at all times.

Skills

Cook

Food hygiene

Fresh ingredients

Job description

Cuerden Care is seeking an experienced Cook to join Berkeley Gardens in Pemberton, Wigan. You will cook and bake from fresh ingredients, maintain high hygiene standards, and support residents with nutritious meals. The role requires at least 12 months of experience and a full-time schedule with alternate weekends.

Applicants must have permission to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered. You will work in a caring environment within a established team, focusing on quality service and food