Cook

Borough Care; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a Care Home Cook. In this vital role, you will prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring the well-being of residents. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering, a passion for elderly care, and the ability to manage kitchen operations independently. This position offers competitive pay and valuable perks such as free meals and holiday benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus birthday day off

Free meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid DBS check

Life Assurance cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering or kitchen environment is essential.
• Knowledge of hygiene audit systems and ordering systems is necessary.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to meet residents' dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and meet food safety standards.
• Manage stock control and complete ordering for the kitchen.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of hygiene standards

Stock control experience

Compassion and patience

Job description

Care Home Cook

Location: Bryn Haven
Pay: £14.01per hour
Hours: 8:00am – 7:00pm on a rolling 2-week rota
(We also welcome applications for flexible or part-time working)

Make a Real Difference – One Meal at a Time
At Borough Care, we believe every day is a chance to brighten someone’s life. As a Care Home Cook, you’ll play a vital stand-alone role in our care home – not just preparing meals but creating a warm and enjoyable dining experience for our residents.

About the role

This is not your average kitchen job. As a Care Home Cook at Borough Care, you will:

• Independently prepare and serve meals to meet residents’ individual dietary and nutritional needs. The main & light meals are supplied as frozen ready prepared meals which require reheating where strict HACCP controls are required.
• Be expected to provide light breakfasts, freshly made soups & sandwiches in addition to the prepared meals.
• Be able to use your creativity with ad hoc events and birthdays for the residents.
• Be working independently, so you'll need to manage your time effectively throughout the shift and stay organised.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and ensure all food safety standards are met.
• Be required to use an electronic system to update records.
• Support care staff at service times with serving meals mealtimes.
• Be a friendly, familiar face in the home – a valued team member who residents rely on daily.
• Be expected to maintain stock control and complete ordering for the home.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in catering, food preparation or a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of hygiene audit systems as well as ordering systems.
• Previous experience with stock control.
• Compassion, patience and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative during long shifts.
• Reliability and flexibility to work the 10-hour shift pattern or part-time, as needed.

The Perks:

• 28 days holiday, with an additional day holiday for your birthday (after 1 years’ service).
• Free meals.
• Access to My Hub, with a range of discounts for high street shops, supermarkets and restaurants.
• Free uniforms.
• Paid DBS check.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – you’ll get £375 once the person joins the Borough Care family.
• Employee Assistance Programme that supports on all aspects of your lifestyle in cluding free counselling and financial advice.
• Long term sick payments.
• Life Assurance cover.
• Pension plan.
• Fully funded training for nationally recognised qualifications.
• Career progression opportunities.

About us

We have 12 residential care homes across Stockport and Staffordshire and continue to grow. For almost 30 years we have worked with amazing people every day. From those who live at Borough Care homes and their families, to our care home staff and our head office team, we are all united in our aspiration to live life in colour. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus money into the services we offer, to serve the best interests of our residents and their families.

Why not join an organisation that makes a difference and is committed to helping people live their best possible life.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds.

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