Cook

Prime Life; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay

Refer a Friend up to £250

Job summary

Prime Life is looking for a dedicated Cook to work at Byron House in Skegness. You will prepare meals and beverages, tailor menus to residents' needs, and support a dignified dining experience while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and stock records.

Ideal candidates are patient, caring and respectful, with a Food Hygiene or Catering qualification preferred. Training can be provided to fit the role within our supportive team.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a genuine caring nature and be patient, understanding and respectful of residents.
• Ideally holds a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification; Prime Life can support training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages per residents' dietary requirements.
• Undertake quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Plan menus according to residents' preferences.
• Assist with food service to ensure a dignified dining experience for residents.
• Maintain stock records per company policy and food safety regulations.
• Order stock and keep records up to date.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and assist with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene / Catering qualification

Job description

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

This role will be based at Byron House in the seaside town of Skegness. The home is situated close to the seafront, and is in an ideal location for our residents who enjoy getting out and about to enjoy the local attractions. Byron House has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 23 residents, living with a range of learning disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. 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.