Care Home Cook: Nourish Residents & Thrive

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Ewerby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including Bank H0

Pension scheme with employer contrib

Fully funded training and development

DBS fully paid

Job summary

Nurse Seekers Ltd is seeking an experienced Cook for a residential care home in Ewerby, near Sleaford. You will deliver nutritious, varied meals, work to dietary needs and maintain high hygiene standards, supporting residents and staff with a warm, welcoming dining experience.

Full-time, permanent role with 8:00am–4:00pm shifts, alternate weekends. A Level 3 Catering qualification and 2+ years' experience are preferred; DBS paid for; generous leave and pension benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Catering qualification (or working towards one).
• At least 2 years catering experience.
• Experience catering for dietary requirements.
• Strong food hygiene and safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Team player with a passion for cooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals throughout the day.
• Follow menus and offer residents a range of choices.
• Cater for individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
• Order ingredients and monitor stock and costs.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet residents' needs.
• Create a welcoming mealtime environment.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene

Time management

Teamwork

Dietary requirements awareness

Education

Level 3 Catering qualification

Job description

Nurse Seekers Ltd is seeking an experienced Cook for a residential care home in Ewerby, near Sleaford. You will deliver nutritious, varied meals, work to dietary needs and maintain high hygiene standards, supporting residents and staff with a warm, welcoming dining experience.

Full-time, permanent role with 8:00am–4:00pm shifts, alternate weekends. A Level 3 Catering qualification and 2+ years' experience are preferred; DBS paid for; generous leave and pension benefits on offer.