Care Home Cook & Team Leader - Nutritious Meals

Atrium Recruitment Ltd; Goole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Training and development

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Friendly team

Job summary

Atrium Healthcare in Goole is seeking a skilled cook with care-home experience to support our client and lead a small kitchen team. You will plan menus, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure dietary requirements are met for residents.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about cooking, capable of delivering appetising meals, and committed to maintaining high hygiene standards in a care setting. Weekend availability is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proven cook experience in care home, hospital, or senior living setting.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for the elderly.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and communicate effectively.
• Compassionate, patient, and attentive to residents' needs.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete a food shop.
• Plan a weekly hot food menu including a vegetarian/vegan option.
• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Listen and act on feedback.
• Kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Cook experience in care settings

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety & hygiene

Team collaboration

Compassionate patient demeanor

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Education

Culinary qualifications (optional)

Job description

Atrium Healthcare in Goole is seeking a skilled cook with care-home experience to support our client and lead a small kitchen team. You will plan menus, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure dietary requirements are met for residents.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about cooking, capable of delivering appetising meals, and committed to maintaining high hygiene standards in a care setting. Weekend availability is beneficial.