Care Kitchen Cook: Nutritious, Creative Menus

Exemplar Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Peer support

Learning opportunities and career Pros

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Ltd seeks a Cook to prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals for adults with diverse dietary needs in a care setting. You will work as part of the Catering Team, understand residents' needs, and help develop suitable menus while upholding food hygiene standards.

We support induction and ongoing training, offer benefits and perks, and provide opportunities to learn, develop and progress within the team. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• A cook with a flair for creating delicious and nutritious meals for varied dietary requirements.
• Creative in menu development and food preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food for residents.
• Understand residents' needs and preferences.
• Develop suitable menus with consideration for dietary requirements.
• Interact with residents to obtain feedback on meals.
• Comply with food hygiene standards and complete relevant checks.
• Maintain records and work as part of the Catering Team.

Skills

Menu development

Food preparation

Team player

Adaptable

Communication skills

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Catering qualification

Job description

Exemplar Ltd seeks a Cook to prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals for adults with diverse dietary needs in a care setting. You will work as part of the Catering Team, understand residents' needs, and help develop suitable menus while upholding food hygiene standards.

We support induction and ongoing training, offer benefits and perks, and provide opportunities to learn, develop and progress within the team. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.