Care Home Cook: Nutritious Meals & IDDSI

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

LGPS pension

Life cover 3x

Personal development

Free car parking

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is seeking a Cook for Millbrow Care Home in Widnes. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for residents with attention to dietary needs, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting wellbeing with care staff.

The position is 20 hours per week, with a focus on high food quality, safety and efficiency, and compliance with health regulations. Generous benefits include LGPS, 34 days holiday, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Adhere to high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Knowledge of IDDSI and food safety practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals meeting dietary needs.
• Maintain stock, rotate stock, minimise waste.
• Record keeping for food safety compliance.
• Collaborate with care staff to support residents' wellbeing.

Skills

Food safety

IDDSI knowledge

Portion control

Stock management

Job description

Halton Borough Council is seeking a Cook for Millbrow Care Home in Widnes. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for residents with attention to dietary needs, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting wellbeing with care staff.

The position is 20 hours per week, with a focus on high food quality, safety and efficiency, and compliance with health regulations. Generous benefits include LGPS, 34 days holiday, and development opportunities.