Cook

Chesham Leys; Chesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring nursing home is seeking a Cook to create delicious meals that cater to the nutritional needs of elderly residents. Experience in a professional kitchen and confidence in engaging with residents are essential. The role includes benefits like 28 days holiday, a workplace pension, and a free uniform. Join a passionate team focused on providing quality care and a home-like environment for all residents.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts through Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards'

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a professional kitchen.
• Providing meals for large groups of people.
• Confidence in engaging with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Create delicious meals for residents emphasizing nutritional needs.
• Work alongside a passionate catering team.
• Understand and accommodate personal preferences of residents.

Skills

Experience in professional kitchen

Ability to cater for specialist diets

Engagement with elderly residents

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent

Job description

Cook

Bank Cook

Location : Chesham Leys, Chesham, HP5 3BP

Pay rate : £ 12.43

Contracted hours : 0

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?

Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?

We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard‑working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.

Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

As an accessible nursing home in Chesham, we’re conveniently located close to Chesham town centre, and on a local bus route, Chesham Leys care home provides care for 62 people and is a purpose‑built nursing care home, with resident well‑being being our number one priority. Individual rooms can be personalised to feel as homely as possible, while each of our 3 floors has its own character and plenty of shared spaces.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team :

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £ for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.

You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.