Care Home Cook — Nutritious Meals, Impactful Role

Nurse Seekers; Ewerby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

DBS check fully paid for

Low-cost meals while working

Job summary

Nurse Seekers is seeking a skilled Cook for a residential care home in Ewerby, Sleaford. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, staff and visitors, and play a key role in daily mealtimes and wellbeing.

The role requires a Level 3 catering qualification (or progress towards one) and at least two years of catering experience, with a focus on dietary needs and hygiene. Join a supportive team and enjoy development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Catering qualification or working towards one.
• 2+ years of catering experience.
• Experience preparing meals for dietary requirements.
• Strong food hygiene and safety understanding.
• Organised with good time management.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
• Follow menus with plenty of choice for residents.
• Cater to dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Order ingredients and manage supplies.
• Monitor costs and stay within budgets.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet residents' needs.
• Create a welcoming mealtime environment.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Time management

Food hygiene

Education

A Level 3 Catering qualification

Job description

Nurse Seekers is seeking a skilled Cook for a residential care home in Ewerby, Sleaford. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, staff and visitors, and play a key role in daily mealtimes and wellbeing.

The role requires a Level 3 catering qualification (or progress towards one) and at least two years of catering experience, with a focus on dietary needs and hygiene. Join a supportive team and enjoy development opportunities.