Care Home Cook - Nutritious Meals & Texture Specialist

Cedar Trust Care Homes Limited; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension contribution

Paid annual leave

Training

Shift pattern with alternate weekend

Job summary

Cedar Trust Care Homes Limited in the Gloucester area seeks a caring, enthusiastic cook to provide nutritious meals for residents. You will prepare and cook in line with menus, support dietary needs, and maintain kitchen hygiene.

The role requires a can-do attitude and teamwork with care staff to deliver high standards. Benefits include weekly pay, pension contribution, generous leave, training and uniforms, and shifts including alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home or nursing home kitchen is desirable but not essential.
• Solid understanding of food texture levels and special diets used in care settings.
• Ability to support residents’ nutritional needs, allergies and medical diets.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2) or willingness to complete.
• Good health and safety and infection control practices.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work as part of a team, with flexibility during holidays.
• Clear communication with care staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals and bake in line with set menus and residents’ preferences.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, plating and service.
• Prepare food to the correct texture and fluid levels in line with IDDSI standards.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and organisation.
• Follow food safety, infection control and COSHH procedures at all times.
• Support stock control, storage and stock rotation.
• Work closely with care staff to meet residents’ dietary, cultural and medical needs.
• Comply with company policies and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

Teamwork

Communication

Active/Stay active

Job description

Cedar Trust Care Homes Limited in the Gloucester area seeks a caring, enthusiastic cook to provide nutritious meals for residents. You will prepare and cook in line with menus, support dietary needs, and maintain kitchen hygiene.

The role requires a can-do attitude and teamwork with care staff to deliver high standards. Benefits include weekly pay, pension contribution, generous leave, training and uniforms, and shifts including alternate weekends.