Cook

Prime Life; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking a Cook based at Mill House in the heart of Fakenham, Norfolk, to provide meals and a dignified dining experience for residents with age-related conditions.

You should have a genuine caring nature and be patient, with support available for Food Hygiene or Catering qualifications. Fully funded DBS and a comprehensive holiday pay scheme are offered, plus a Refer a Friend scheme up to £250 per successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in care catering and residential dining.
• Ability to follow dietary requirements and food safety standards.
• Friendly and respectful communication with residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages for residents according to dietary needs.
• Conduct quality checks on food and storage procedures.
• Plan menus aligned with residents' preferences.
• Assist with meal service to ensure a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records and assist with ordering supplies.
• Keep kitchen clean and hygienic, assist with deep cleaning as needed.

Skills

Caring nature

Patient

Attention to detail

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Thisrole will be based at Mill House, in the heart of Fakenham, Norfolk. The home has been specially designed to cater tothe everyneed of 31 residents, living with a range of age related health conditions, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia and require one to one assistance to maintain daily independence. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident's individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Cook:

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £13.32 to £13.85 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Cook include:

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents' dietary requirements
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
• Planning menus in line with the preferences and requirements of our residents
• Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks

What we're looking for in our Cook:

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though this is not essential as Prime Life can support you with the training necessary for this role.