Care Home Cook: Nutritious Meals for Residents (Mon-Fri 9-1)

Bramley Health; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Peacehaven is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, emphasizing dietary needs and cultural requirements. The ideal candidate will have food hygiene certification, experience in food preparation, and an engaging personality to interact with service users. This role offers training opportunities and various employee benefits, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Retail discounts

Travel discounts

Energy bill savings

Online courses

Confidential counselling

Qualifications

• Food hygiene level 2 certification is required.
• Previous experience in a cooking environment is preferred.
• Must have a warm, approachable personality for interaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for service users.
• Clean and maintain the kitchen and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies.
• Knowledge of HACCP and current food regulations is essential.
• Engage with residents to reflect their food choices.

Skills

Food hygiene level 2 certification

Experience in food preparation

Warm, approachable personality

Confidence managing kitchen alone

Job description

A leading care home in Peacehaven is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, emphasizing dietary needs and cultural requirements. The ideal candidate will have food hygiene certification, experience in food preparation, and an engaging personality to interact with service users. This role offers training opportunities and various employee benefits, fostering a supportive work environment.