Care Home Cook: Nourish Residents & Make a Difference

Clarendon Care Group Ltd; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Contributory pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

5.6 weeks' annual leave*

On-site parking

Funded training opportunities*

Job summary

Clarendon Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Cook for St Johns Nursing Home in Bromsgrove. You will prepare and present nourishing meals, following residents’ dietary plans and preferences, while maintaining kitchen hygiene and supporting the care team.

Join a friendly team to contribute to the warmth of a home, with training and development opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Practical cooking experience in a professional kitchen.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen handling.
• Ability to tailor meals to individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Organised and able to work calmly during busy services.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication within the kitchen and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present a variety of nutritious meals, snacks and refreshments.
• Follow residents' dietary plans with guidance from the care team.
• Listen to residents' preferences and help make mealtimes enjoyable.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and safe storage.
• Help manage stock, rotate supplies and minimise food waste.
• Keep required kitchen records and work with colleagues to deliver a smooth meal service.

Skills

Cooking in a professional kitchen

Food hygiene

Allergens handling

Dietary flexibility

Teamwork

Clear communication

Job description

Clarendon Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Cook for St Johns Nursing Home in Bromsgrove. You will prepare and present nourishing meals, following residents’ dietary plans and preferences, while maintaining kitchen hygiene and supporting the care team.

Join a friendly team to contribute to the warmth of a home, with training and development opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.