Cook

Abbeyfield; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elder care is seeking a dedicated Cook for their nursing home. In this role, you will prepare nutritious meals for residents, ensuring their dietary preferences and needs are met. With a focus on maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen organization, you will work collaboratively with a small team to deliver quality service. This position offers a supportive environment where you can grow your culinary skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of older individuals. Join this caring community and help create a warm and welcoming dining experience.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Refer a friend scheme

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Pay progression

Learning and career development

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience cooking varied, healthy meals for large groups.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare healthy meals considering dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure stock rotation.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Cooking for large groups

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy for nutritional needs

Education

Relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene

Job description

Halcyon House, 55 Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU, UK Req #443

15 April 2025

Abbeyfield Living Society are looking for a Cook at Halcyon House. Halcyon House is a care and nursing home for older people in the heart of the village of Formby in Merseyside.

The role involves cooking breakfasts and preparing cereal for the residents. Lunch and tea time meals are prepared using nutritious ready-made meals from Apetitio.

You will also have 2 members of kitchen staff to provide support to you in the kitchen.

Pay: £12.96 p/h - £13.24 p/h
Hours: 40 hours a week. Shift times are 7:30am till 5:30pm.
Rota: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Location: Halcyon House, 55 Cable Street, Formby, L37 3LU

What Abbeyfield Offer You

• Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free Parking
• Pay progression within role
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers

The Role of Cook

• As a Cook, you’ll have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene, or be prepared to obtain one within the first three months in the role. You will have demonstrable experience of cooking varied, healthy, and safe meals to large groups (twelve or more, and sometimes up to 20), on a regular basis.
• You’ll have the ability to communicate and interact well with people and work productively as part of a team. You need to be able to read and write to a good standard.
• You’ll be methodical and highly organised; your kitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.
• Demonstrating empathy and understanding of the nutritional needs of older people is essential.

About You

• In consultation with residents and staff, you'll create healthy balanced menus that reflect the needs and preferences of residents.
• You’ll plan, prepare, and cook residents’ meals from the agreed menu, taking into account personal preferences or recognised dietary requirements (e.g. diabetes).
• You’ll ensure a safe and sufficient supply of catering products by developing a system of ordering supplies in a timely manner. Ensure good stock control by recording catering orders and deliveries.
• Maintenance of a system of effective stock rotation and control is paramount to manage catering costs within the agreed budget.
• You will ensure safe and proper use of catering equipment and report any defects to management. Adherence to kitchen cleaning procedures in accordance with Environmental Health standards is required.
• Correct use of all equipment and products in line with COSHH requirements is key, as is the need to keep all COSHH assessments under review. You will also participate in and supervise the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references, and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.