Care Home Cook — Home-Style Meals & Flexible Hours

St Philips Care Group; Alness; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Learn while you earn

Full training provided

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Flexible opportunities to fit around你的

Rewards scheme

Refer a friend bonus £100

UK-wide St Philips family

Job summary

The Grove Skellingthorpe Care Centre is seeking a reliable Cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation.

You will work within budgets set by the home manager and contribute to a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents. Successful candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent, basic/intermediate Food Hygiene, and good verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent.
• Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in care/hospital or commercial kitchen advantageous.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to relate to residents in a kind and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and beverages as required.
• Work in accordance with home policies.
• Carry out kitchen duties with a high standard of hygiene.
• Use resources effectively and order food as needed.
• Report any issues raised by service users to the Care Centre Manager.
• Attend mandatory and in-house training.
• Understand COSHH.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene records.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Resident relations

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Food Hygiene certificate (Basic/Intermediate)

Job description

The Grove Skellingthorpe Care Centre is seeking a reliable Cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation.

You will work within budgets set by the home manager and contribute to a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents. Successful candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent, basic/intermediate Food Hygiene, and good verbal and written communication.