Care Home Cook — Nutritious Menus and Team Leadership

Hartford Care; Taverham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NMC fees paid

Free DBS check

Continuous training

Free onsite car park

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Hartford Care’s Oak Court in Norwich is seeking a caring Cook to join the team. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents with dietary needs, drawing on previous catering experience in a care setting.

The role requires Level 2 Food Hygiene (Level 3 preferred) and a passion for high-quality, home-cooked meals. 30 hours per week, on-site with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene is essential, Level 3 desirable.
• Previous Cook experience in a residential or nursing home is preferred.
• Experience in menu planning and preparing home cooked meals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied menu of nutritious meals meeting residents’ needs.
• Coordinate with Head Cook to manage kitchen staff schedules.
• Supervise safe handling and storage of food, equipment use and hygiene rules.
• Support induction and orientation of new staff.
• Ensure temperature testing and proper storage records are kept.
• Carry out stock takes and orders within budget.
• Maintain an effective cleaning schedule in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Hygiene Level 2

Food Hygiene Level 3

Cook experience in care home

Menu planning

Job description

Hartford Care’s Oak Court in Norwich is seeking a caring Cook to join the team. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents with dietary needs, drawing on previous catering experience in a care setting.

The role requires Level 2 Food Hygiene (Level 3 preferred) and a passion for high-quality, home-cooked meals. 30 hours per week, on-site with opportunities for training and development.