Care Home Cook - Nutritious Menus & Community Dining

Exemplar Ltd; Hurley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Maypole Grove care home in Kings Heath, Birmingham, is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare delicious, nutritious meals for residents. You will help create menus that meet dietary requirements while ensuring a positive dining experience and encouraging social interaction.

Join a supportive catering team within Exemplar Health Care, with induction, ongoing training and opportunities to develop skills in a friendly, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for varied dietary requirements.
• Ability to develop menus that meet residents' needs.
• Strong food preparation and plating skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving food
• Understanding residents' needs to develop suitable menus
• Interacting with residents to obtain feedback on meals
• Complying with food hygiene standards
• Completing relevant checks and maintaining records
• Being a great team player within the Catering Team

Skills

Cooking for dietary needs

Menu development

Food preparation

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Catering qualification

Job description

Maypole Grove care home in Kings Heath, Birmingham, is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare delicious, nutritious meals for residents. You will help create menus that meet dietary requirements while ensuring a positive dining experience and encouraging social interaction.

Join a supportive catering team within Exemplar Health Care, with induction, ongoing training and opportunities to develop skills in a friendly, values-driven environment.