Care Kitchen Cook: Nutritious Meals & Resident Joy

Lostock Lodge; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Free DBS check

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Hippo e-learning platform

Fully funded apprenticeship

Annual salary review

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team and prepare nutritious, balanced meals for residents. Working with the Head Chef, you will help maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and service while engaging with residents to tailor meals to preferences.

You will manage stock, assist with menu planning, and ensure dietary requirements are met. This role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience in care/healthcare/hospitality/catering environments mandatory.
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements and special diets.
• Stock control experience and food management procedures.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Enjoy engaging with residents and supporting positive dining experiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Food Hygiene qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen assistants and trainees, identify training needs.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals to a high standard.
• Prepare special dietary meals per residents' care plans.
• Ensure excellent service at all meal times.
• Complete HACCP documentation accurately.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Assist with menu planning and development.
• Report equipment faults or maintenance promptly.
• Manage stock rotation and assist with ordering.
• Undertake Head Chef responsibilities in their absence.
• Carry out any reasonable duties to support the home.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition knowledge

Stock control

Food safety

Communication

Organisation

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Aurem Care is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team and prepare nutritious, balanced meals for residents. Working with the Head Chef, you will help maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and service while engaging with residents to tailor meals to preferences.

You will manage stock, assist with menu planning, and ensure dietary requirements are met. This role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for training and progression.