Care Home Cook: Nutritious Meals & Resident Dining

Aurem Care; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate of Pay £13.60/hour

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Life insurance

Free DBS check

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Wagestream access to earned wages

Employee Assistance Programme

Hippo e-learning platform access

Fully funded apprenticeship

Annual salary review

Supportive organisation culture

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team at Glebe House, Surrey, to deliver nutritious meals and maintain high food-safety standards for residents. You will work closely with the Head Chef to support daily kitchen operations and engage with residents to ensure a positive dining experience.

The role requires experience in care/hospitality, knowledge of diets, stock control, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in care, healthcare, hospitality or catering.
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements and special diets.
• Stock control, ordering and food management procedures.
• Strong food safety and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Enjoy engaging with residents and supporting positive dining experiences.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Food Hygiene qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Supervise and train kitchen assistants and trainees.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals to a high standard.
• Prepare special dietary meals per care plans.
• Ensure excellent service at all meal times.
• Maintain HACCP documentation accurately.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Assist with menu planning and development.
• Report equipment faults or maintenance issues promptly.
• Manage stock rotation and assist with ordering.
• Undertake Head Chef duties in their absence.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutritional knowledge

Stock control

Food safety & hygiene

Communication & organisation

Ability to work under pressure

Engaging with residents

Teamwork and independence

Food Hygiene qualification (desirable)

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Aurem Care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team at Glebe House, Surrey, to deliver nutritious meals and maintain high food-safety standards for residents. You will work closely with the Head Chef to support daily kitchen operations and engage with residents to ensure a positive dining experience.

The role requires experience in care/hospitality, knowledge of diets, stock control, and strong teamwork.