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 up to £250

Job summary

Prime Life in Fakenham, Norfolk, is seeking an experienced Cook based at Mill House. The role offers set shift patterns across a 7-day week and a chance to provide dignified dining experiences for residents with various needs.

Eligible candidates may hold a Food Hygiene/Catering qualification; Prime Life offers training if needed and Fully funded DBS. Competitive hourly pay and a Refer a Friend bonus are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a real difference for residents.
• Experienced Cook; Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification preferred.
• Prime Life can support training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents’ dietary requirements.
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Planning menus in line with residents’ preferences.
• Assisting with food service for a dignified dining experience.
• Maintaining stock records and food safety compliance.
• Ordering stock and keeping records.
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen including deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Experienced cook

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

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:

This role offers great work life balance, with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day working week. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including;

• 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.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Cook