Care Home Cook - Nutritious Meals for Residents

The Heights; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including Bank Hollies

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

The Heights in Downley, High Wycombe is seeking a Cook to join our passionate catering team and create delicious meals for our residents. You’ll bring experience from a professional kitchen and contribute to nutrition and dietary needs for older people, with some weekend work required.

Rated Outstanding by the CQC, The Heights is a not-for-profit, purpose-built care home; as part of The Orders of St John Care Trust we reinvest in residents and staff, offering benefits such as holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets.
• Engaging with residents to understand individual needs and preferences.
• Experience cooking for large groups and handling dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals for residents and oversee basic kitchen duties.
• Ensure meals meet nutritional requirements and dietary restrictions.
• Work with the catering team to deliver a high-quality dining experience, including weekends.

Skills

Catering experience

Resident engagement

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking (preferred)

Job description

The Heights in Downley, High Wycombe is seeking a Cook to join our passionate catering team and create delicious meals for our residents. You’ll bring experience from a professional kitchen and contribute to nutrition and dietary needs for older people, with some weekend work required.

Rated Outstanding by the CQC, The Heights is a not-for-profit, purpose-built care home; as part of The Orders of St John Care Trust we reinvest in residents and staff, offering benefits such as holiday