Care Home Cook — Nutritious Meals & Weekend Pay

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Cook to join our catering team at Malmesbury. You will prepare meals for residents, focusing on nutrition and personal preferences, while avoiding split shifts and anti-social hours.

Bank hours cover annual leave and sickness, with weekend work occasionally required. A supportive team environment and non-profit values underpin our operation for residents' care and comfort.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen serving residents or large groups.
• Ability to cater for specialist diets and dietary restrictions.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate held or working towards Level 2 Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents in a care home setting.
• Consider residents' nutritional needs and personal preferences.
• Work as part of a catering team; weekend cover required when needed.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Catering for specialist diets

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production & Cooking (preferred)

Job description

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Cook to join our catering team at Malmesbury. You will prepare meals for residents, focusing on nutrition and personal preferences, while avoiding split shifts and anti-social hours.

Bank hours cover annual leave and sickness, with weekend work occasionally required. A supportive team environment and non-profit values underpin our operation for residents' care and comfort.