Care Home Cook - Nutritious Meals & Resident Focus

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend pay

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Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is hiring a Cook for Wing View Care Centre in Leighton Buzzard. You will join a friendly catering team to prepare meals for residents and ensure nutritious, high-quality dining experiences. You should have experience in professional kitchens and catering for specialist diets, plus a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Weekend work may be required in this role. This not-for-profit provider reinvests in residents and staff, offering competitive pay, training, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets.
• Willingness to work with large groups and residents.
• Basic Food Hygiene certified; Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents in a care home setting.
• Work to meet residents' nutritional needs and personal preferences.
• Collaborate with catering team to deliver high-quality dining experiences.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen Experience

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking

Job description

The Orders of St John Care Trust is hiring a Cook for Wing View Care Centre in Leighton Buzzard. You will join a friendly catering team to prepare meals for residents and ensure nutritious, high-quality dining experiences. You should have experience in professional kitchens and catering for specialist diets, plus a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Weekend work may be required in this role. This not-for-profit provider reinvests in residents and staff, offering competitive pay, training, and