Cook

TN United Kingdom; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their luxury care home team. This role offers a unique opportunity to create appealing and nutritious meals while ensuring a pleasant dining experience for residents. With consistent shift patterns and higher-than-average pay rates, this position not only promises job security but also exceptional training and career progression. Join a growing family of care homes that prioritize person-centered care and enjoy numerous benefits, including free uniform, paid breaks, and social events. Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Free uniform

DBS provided

Regular staff social events

Free onsite car parking

Close to local transport links

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and understanding dietary needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals based on residents' preferences.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations alongside the Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Dietary Requirements Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Culinary Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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Cook/Chef -Thorn Springs Care Home Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6TW

£13.19 per hour + paid breaks - 31.5 hours per week.

• Work in state-of-the-art surroundings at a luxury care home
• Excellent rates of pay
• Consistent shift patterns (3 on/3 off, 8am-5pm)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Be part of our growing family of care homes

A vital part of the care home team, the Cook will help to plan and prepare a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centred around our residents’ preferences, requests and dietary requirements. You will work with the Kitchen Manager to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and share our ethos of creating an ambient dining experience at every mealtime helping to create a great place to live for our residents.

You will love this role because:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Consistent shift patterns (3 on/3 off, 8am-5pm)
• 28 days holiday
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Free uniform and DBS provided
• Regular staff social events
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
• Refer a friend scheme

We can offer you more opportunities, benefits and job security. We set ourselves apart from the competition with our state-of-the-art homes (built and maintained by ourselves) and our passion for person-centred care.

As a growing business, we are always looking for passionate people to join us. Take the first step to making a real difference to your career – you have nothing to lose but everything to gain.