Care Home Cook: Nutritious Meals for Residents (Weekend Premium)

Apple Inc.; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank H olid

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

Apple Trees Care and Reablement Centre in Grantham is seeking a Cook to join a friendly catering team in a care home setting. You will prepare meals for residents, ensuring nutrition and dietary requirements are met while engaging with residents and their families.

Some weekend work will be required in a supportive, not-for-profit environment. The role emphasizes high-quality dining experience, compassionate care, and being part of an extended team focused on warmth and kindness in a 64-resident

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets.
• Provides meals for large groups of people.
• Has or is working towards Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents with attention to nutritional needs.
• Engage with residents to understand individual dietary preferences.
• Work as part of a wider catering team in the care home.
• Occasional weekend work is required.

Skills

Catering experience

People skills

Specialist diets

Resident interaction

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking

Job description

Apple Trees Care and Reablement Centre in Grantham is seeking a Cook to join a friendly catering team in a care home setting. You will prepare meals for residents, ensuring nutrition and dietary requirements are met while engaging with residents and their families.

Some weekend work will be required in a supportive, not-for-profit environment. The role emphasizes high-quality dining experience, compassionate care, and being part of an extended team focused on warmth and kindness in a 64-resident