Care Kitchen Cook: Nutritious Meals & Resident Wellbeing

Westbank care Home; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Free DBS check

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Wagestream access to wages

Employee assistance programme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Annual salary review

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team and prepare nutritious meals for residents, supporting their wellbeing and enjoyment. Working with the Head Chef, you will ensure high food safety standards and engaging dining experiences.

The role involves handling dietary requirements, stock control, and assisting with menu development in a supportive care environment. Part-time hours and shifts starting early morning are available.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in care, healthcare, hospitality or catering.
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements and special diets.
• Experience with stock control, ordering and food management.
• Strong food safety and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to engage with residents.
• Food Hygiene qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition knowledge

Stock control

Food safety

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Independence

Food Hygiene cert

Job description

Aurem Care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team and prepare nutritious meals for residents, supporting their wellbeing and enjoyment. Working with the Head Chef, you will ensure high food safety standards and engaging dining experiences.

The role involves handling dietary requirements, stock control, and assisting with menu development in a supportive care environment. Part-time hours and shifts starting early morning are available.