Compassionate Care Home Cook: Nutritious Meals & Diets

Securitas UK

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 29,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a dedicated Care Home Cook for Lavender Lodge to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and cultural preferences. You will uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety while delivering appetising meals across breaks and daily menus.

Responsibilities include planning and cooking meals, accommodating special diets, maintaining records, and collaborating with care staff to meet individual resident requirements. Flexibility and empathy are essential.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience working as a cook.
  • Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe food-handling practices.
  • Understanding of special dietary requirements and modified-texture diets.
  • Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for a range of dietary needs.
  • Good organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Reliable, responsible and able to work flexibly.
  • A caring and respectful attitude towards older people and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, prepare and cook nutritious and varied meals for residents, following agreed menus and dietary requirements.
  • Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as required.
  • Cater for special diets, including soft, puréed, modified-texture, diabetic, vegetarian and allergy-specific meals.
  • Ensure residents' food preferences and individual requirements are taken into consideration.
  • Maintain high standards of food presentation, taste and portion control.
  • Follow all food safety, hygiene and infection-control procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records relating to food temperatures, cleaning, stock and food safety.
  • Ensure the kitchen and all equipment are kept clean, safe and hygienic at all times.
  • Monitor food stock levels and report ordering requirements to the appropriate person.
  • Store food correctly and check use-by dates to minimise waste and maintain food safety.
  • Work within the home's policies and procedures, including COSHH and health and safety requirements.
  • Communicate effectively with care staff regarding residents' dietary needs and preferences.
  • Respond appropriately to feedback from residents and staff and make reasonable adjustments where required.
  • Support special occasions and events at the home by preparing appropriate meals and refreshments.
  • Minimise food waste while maintaining appropriate quality and choice.
  • Report any concerns regarding food safety, equipment or residents' dietary requirements to the Home Manager or relevant senior member of staff.
  • Undertake other reasonable catering duties as required.

Skills

Cooking
Food safety
Dietary requirements knowledge
Time management
Teamwork
Communication skills
Flexibility
Empathy toward older adults

Job description

Securitas UK is seeking a dedicated Care Home Cook for Lavender Lodge to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and cultural preferences. You will uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety while delivering appetising meals across breaks and daily menus.

Responsibilities include planning and cooking meals, accommodating special diets, maintaining records, and collaborating with care staff to meet individual resident requirements. Flexibility and empathy are essential.

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