Caring Cook for Dignified Dining & Resident Impact

Prime Life; Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Prime Life in Market Harborough is looking for a caring Cook to prepare meals for residents at Peaker Park Care Village. The role involves following dietary requirements, checking food quality, planning menus, and supporting dignified dining experiences.

You will work regular shifts across a 7-day week, with opportunities to train and develop, including DBS funding and a refer-a-friend bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook with focus on resident meals and dietary requirements.
• Ideally holds Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification; training can be provided by Prime Life.
• Ability to prepare meals and supervise food service to maintain dignity of dining.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages according to residents' dietary requirements.
• Undertake quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus based on residents' preferences and needs.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records and food safety compliance.
• Order stock and keep accurate records.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and assist with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

Prime Life in Market Harborough is looking for a caring Cook to prepare meals for residents at Peaker Park Care Village. The role involves following dietary requirements, checking food quality, planning menus, and supporting dignified dining experiences.

You will work regular shifts across a 7-day week, with opportunities to train and develop, including DBS funding and a refer-a-friend bonus.