Compassionate Cook for Senior Living | Flexible Hours

Pilgrims' Friend Society; West End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Assigned buddy

Ongoing management support

Flexible working hours

Team events

Care Friends referral

Perkbox benefit programme

Job summary

Pilgrims' Friend Society is hiring a Cook for our Furze Hill House care home near North Walsham, Norfolk. This role suits someone with catering experience who cares for older adults and values a homely, Christian ethos-driven environment.

You will prepare nutritious meals, uphold hygiene standards, and work as part of a friendly team. A Food Hygiene Certificate is advantageous, with training provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking meals in a professional kitchen.
• You are organised, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A Food Hygiene Certificate would be advantageous, training can be provided.
• Experience in care home or healthcare environment beneficial but not essential.
• Willing to uphold the Christian ethos of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced meals for residents.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met according to regulations.
• Observe temperature requirements during cooking, reheating, hot holding and serving.
• Maintain kitchen records and stock rotation to minimise waste and costs.
• Keep kitchen, storage areas and equipment clean and well maintained.

Skills

Catering experience

Meal preparation

Teamwork

Organised

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Pilgrims' Friend Society is hiring a Cook for our Furze Hill House care home near North Walsham, Norfolk. This role suits someone with catering experience who cares for older adults and values a homely, Christian ethos-driven environment.

You will prepare nutritious meals, uphold hygiene standards, and work as part of a friendly team. A Food Hygiene Certificate is advantageous, with training provided if needed.