Care Home Cook: Menu Planning, Nutritious Meals & Team Lead

Excelcare; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank holiday

Free on-site parking

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid by Excelcare

Apprenticeship funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Excelcare in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Cook for Primrose Croft Care Home. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, plan menus, and manage stock within budget in a care home environment.

The role requires adherence to health and safety standards, supervision of kitchen staff, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet individual dietary needs. Benefits include DBS support, uniform, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large numbers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer care.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
• Schedule weekly meal menus, considering dietary requirements.
• Coordinate stock orders with the Home Manager within budget.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to align meal plans with support plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain quality assurance systems in the kitchen.
• Supervise other kitchen team members.
• Observe Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and contamination control guidelines.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities while promoting independence and dignity.

Skills

Cooking for large numbers

Interpersonal skills

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality

Job description

Excelcare in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Cook for Primrose Croft Care Home. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, plan menus, and manage stock within budget in a care home environment.

The role requires adherence to health and safety standards, supervision of kitchen staff, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet individual dietary needs. Benefits include DBS support, uniform, and paid holidays.