Care Home Cook: Nutritious Meals for Residents

Avon Search & Selection; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and friendly team环境

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd in Eastbourne is seeking a skilled Care Home Cook to deliver nutritious meals for residents in a warm, homely setting. You will plan menus, cater for dietary needs, maintain strict hygiene standards, and work closely with the care team to support residents’ wellbeing.

This full-time role offers a supportive environment with ongoing training and breaks. Ideal candidates bring care experience, reliability, and a passion for delicious, wholesome food that respects residents'

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook/chef, ideally in a care home.
• Experience preparing meals for older people.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience catering for dietary requirements.
• Passion for cooking nutritious meals.
• Excellent organisation and time-management.
• Reliable, hardworking, team-focused.
• Good communication and caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan menus meeting dietary requirements and preferences.
• Cater to special diets, including textures and allergies.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.
• Manage kitchen stock and assist with ordering.
• Minimise waste and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Work with care team to meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Maintain a welcoming, clean kitchen environment.

Skills

Care home cooking

Food hygiene knowledge

Dietary restriction catering

Time management

Team player

Communication skills

Independence

Job description

HealthJobs4U Ltd in Eastbourne is seeking a skilled Care Home Cook to deliver nutritious meals for residents in a warm, homely setting. You will plan menus, cater for dietary needs, maintain strict hygiene standards, and work closely with the care team to support residents’ wellbeing.

This full-time role offers a supportive environment with ongoing training and breaks. Ideal candidates bring care experience, reliability, and a passion for delicious, wholesome food that respects residents'