Care Home Cook: Fresh Meals That Make a Difference

Nurse Seekers; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme with Employer contrib

Training and development opportunities

Recognition and reward schemes

DBS check fully paid for

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Cook Residential Care Home in Ewerby, Sleaford, is seeking an experienced Cook for a full-time, permanent role with an 8:00am–4:00pm shift pattern. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and staff, following menus and accommodating dietary needs while maintaining high hygiene standards.

The position offers incentives, a pension, training opportunities and generous annual leave. If you are passionate about food and care, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Catering qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• At least 2 years catering experience, ideally within a busy environment.
• Experience preparing meals for a range of dietary requirements.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Genuine passion for cooking and providing a high standard of service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ideally live within approximately 20 minutes of the home.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day.
• Following menus while ensuring residents have plenty of choice.
• Catering for individual dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
• Ordering ingredients and ensuring food supplies are maintained.
• Monitoring food costs and working within agreed budgets.
• Working alongside the wider care team to ensure residents' needs are met.
• Helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable mealtime environment.

Skills

2 years catering experience

Education

Level 3 Catering qualification

Willing to work towards Level 3

Job description

Cook Residential Care Home in Ewerby, Sleaford, is seeking an experienced Cook for a full-time, permanent role with an 8:00am–4:00pm shift pattern. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and staff, following menus and accommodating dietary needs while maintaining high hygiene standards.

The position offers incentives, a pension, training opportunities and generous annual leave. If you are passionate about food and care, we'd love to hear from you.