Care Home Cook: Nutritious Meals & Team Leadership

Hartford Care Ltd.; Taverham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NMC fees paid

Free DBS check

Training & development

Onsite car park

Company pension

Job summary

Oak Court, a Hartford Care Group home in Norwich, is seeking a caring Cook to join our friendly team. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences, with previous kitchen experience preferred.

We offer 37.5 hours per week at £14.52 per hour, with NMC fees paid, a free DBS check, ongoing training, a free onsite car park and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene is essential; Level 3 desirable.
• Previous cook experience in a residential or nursing home is preferred.
• Experience in planning menus and preparing home-cooked meals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied menu of nutritious meals meeting residents' needs.
• Manage kitchen staffing and schedules to meet demand.
• Supervise safe food handling, COSHH and cleaning materials.
• Support staff through supervision and personal development.
• Assist with induction of new team members.
• Ensure temperature testing and records are maintained.
• Carry out stock takes and procure catering consumables within budget.
• Maintain an effective cleaning schedule.

Skills

Food Hygiene Level 2

Food Hygiene Level 3 (Desirable)

Residential/Nursing Home Cook Exp

Menu Planning Experience

Job description

Oak Court, a Hartford Care Group home in Norwich, is seeking a caring Cook to join our friendly team. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences, with previous kitchen experience preferred.

We offer 37.5 hours per week at £14.52 per hour, with NMC fees paid, a free DBS check, ongoing training, a free onsite car park and a company pension scheme.