Compassionate Care Home Cook – Balanced Shifts & Benefits

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing step

A nutritious meal during shifts of 8+ 

GP Online for you and your dependants

Access to more than 1,600 discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Learning and development opportunities

Career development and progression

Long service awards

Job summary

Oaklands Care Home in Laindon, near Basildon, Essex, is recruiting a Cook on a full-time, contract basis. You will prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and help maintain high hygiene standards in a well-equipped kitchen.

This role offers a consistent day pattern with no late evenings or split shifts, along with paid DBS, pension, uniform, and opportunities for ongoing training and career development within Care Concern Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high quality meals.
• Tailor meals to individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, presentation and food safety.
• Support menu planning and efficient kitchen operation.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Independent & team work

Communication & organisation

Positive & reliable

Food safety hygiene understanding

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Oaklands Care Home in Laindon, near Basildon, Essex, is recruiting a Cook on a full-time, contract basis. You will prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and help maintain high hygiene standards in a well-equipped kitchen.

This role offers a consistent day pattern with no late evenings or split shifts, along with paid DBS, pension, uniform, and opportunities for ongoing training and career development within Care Concern Group.