Caring Cook for Dementia-Friendly Meals

Prime Life; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay

Refer a Friend £250

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking a caring Cook for our Charnwood Oaks home in Shepshed, Leicestershire. You will prepare meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, maintain high kitchen standards and support a dignified dining experience.

The role offers progression with our Quality Matters team, a fully funded DBS, holiday pay, and a Refer a Friend scheme. Candidates with a Food Hygiene or Catering qualification are welcome, though training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experienced cook with ability to prepare meals to residents' dietary needs.
• Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification preferred; training offered.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored.
• Planning menus in line with the preferences and requirements of residents.
• Assisting with food service to allow residents a dignified dining experience.
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations.
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Catering experience

Food Hygiene qualification (preferred)

Caring nature

Education

Food Hygiene/Catering qualification

Job description

Prime Life is seeking a caring Cook for our Charnwood Oaks home in Shepshed, Leicestershire. You will prepare meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, maintain high kitchen standards and support a dignified dining experience.

The role offers progression with our Quality Matters team, a fully funded DBS, holiday pay, and a Refer a Friend scheme. Candidates with a Food Hygiene or Catering qualification are welcome, though training is provided.