Care Home Cook & Menu Planner

Shaw Healthcare; St John's Common; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare is seeking an experienced catering professional to prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents and guests in our care home in the UK. You will liaise with the Home Manager and Nutritional Therapist to ensure high-quality, fresh, home-cooked meals daily and to meet residents' dietary needs.

Responsibilities include ordering supplies within budget, maintaining HACCP and COSHH hygiene standards, and supporting inspections by Environmental Health and Local Authorities.

Qualifications

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
• Providing a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.
• Catering for celebrations and other events in our Home.
• Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook
• Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.
• Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulators and Local Authorities.
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
• Providing a varied diet, catering for cultural preferences.
• Catering for celebrations and events in our Home.
• Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook
• Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.

Skills

Food prep

Dietary needs

HACCP compliance

COSHH awareness

Team liaison

Job description

Shaw Healthcare is seeking an experienced catering professional to prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents and guests in our care home in the UK. You will liaise with the Home Manager and Nutritional Therapist to ensure high-quality, fresh, home-cooked meals daily and to meet residents' dietary needs.

Responsibilities include ordering supplies within budget, maintaining HACCP and COSHH hygiene standards, and supporting inspections by Environmental Health and Local Authorities.