Caring Cook for Elderly Home Kitchen | Flexible Hours

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dunning; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Shadow shifts

Paid holiday

Flexible schedule

Rewards scheme

Refer a friend bonus £100

Full training

Job summary

St Philips Family is hiring a reliable and experienced cook to join our busy kitchen in Scotland. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, manage kitchen duties, and maintain hygiene to meet high standards within care home budgets.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent, knowledge of textured diets, and good verbal and written communication. Full training, paid induction, and a friendly, supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 706/2 in Catering required.
• Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge of textured and modified diets.
• Experience in care, hospital or commercial kitchen advantageous but training provided.
• Good verbal and written skills and ability to relate to residents.

Responsibilities

• To prepare and serve meals and beverages as required.
• To work in accordance with the home's policies.
• To carry out kitchen duties ensuring a high standard of hygiene.
• To use resources effectively and order food.
• Report issues raised by service users to the Care Centre Manager.
• Attend mandatory and in-house training as required.
• Understand COSHH.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene records as required.

Skills

Verbal and written skills

Passion for cooking

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

706/2 in Catering

Job description

St Philips Family is hiring a reliable and experienced cook to join our busy kitchen in Scotland. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, manage kitchen duties, and maintain hygiene to meet high standards within care home budgets.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent, knowledge of textured diets, and good verbal and written communication. Full training, paid induction, and a friendly, supportive team environment are offered.