Care Home Cook & Menu Planner | Flexible Hours

Aurem Care; Brimington CP; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank contract with flexible working

Maternity leave cover

£13.11 per hour

28 days annual leave

Free DBS

Free meals

Company pension

In-house training (Hippo) and fundedAp

Yearly salary review

Refer a friend up to £750

Values driven organisation

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a motivated cook to join our team in the UK. The role focuses on meal preparation, adherence to HACCP, and supporting staff with dietary requirements while delivering quality service to residents.

You will work in a busy kitchen, following menus, maintaining hygiene, and collaborating with care staff. Training and development opportunities are provided as part of our in-house learning platform.

Qualifications

• Must have previous cooking experience.
• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities.
• Proficiency in food preparation techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special diet meals in accordance with instructions from the care staff.
• Ensure a high level of service for all meal times.
• Complete all documentation relating to HACCP.
• Report any defects to equipment to the Home Manager.
• Ensure good quality and portion control.
• Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning.
• Carry out ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for residents.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

HACCP

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Menu planning

Job description

Aurem Care is seeking a motivated cook to join our team in the UK. The role focuses on meal preparation, adherence to HACCP, and supporting staff with dietary requirements while delivering quality service to residents.

You will work in a busy kitchen, following menus, maintaining hygiene, and collaborating with care staff. Training and development opportunities are provided as part of our in-house learning platform.