Care Home Cook — Nutritious Meals & Gentle Engagement

Bramley Health; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist health and social care provider in Croydon is looking for an experienced Cook to join the team at Heron View Care Home. The role involves preparing nutritious meals according to dietary and cultural requirements, ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen, and interacting with service users to understand their preferences. Ideal candidates should have a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate and experience in food preparation within care settings. The position offers various benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Retail discounts including food shopping, clothes, electronics

Travel discounts for holidays

Energy bill savings

Online courses virtual, live and interactive to upskill yourself

24/7 confidential counselling

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prepare nutritious meals according to dietary requirements.
• Experience in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food regulations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing nutritious meals for service users in line with guidelines/requirements.
• Daily cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen equipment and produce.
• Utilise knowledge of HACCP and current food regulations.
• Interaction with service users to reflect their food choices.

Skills

Food hygiene level 2 certification

Previous experience of food preparation in a commercial/domestic/hospital or care setting

Warm, approachable personality

Confident managing kitchen alone

Job description

A specialist health and social care provider in Croydon is looking for an experienced Cook to join the team at Heron View Care Home. The role involves preparing nutritious meals according to dietary and cultural requirements, ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen, and interacting with service users to understand their preferences. Ideal candidates should have a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate and experience in food preparation within care settings. The position offers various benefits including training and development opportunities.