Cook

Prime Life Ltd; Little Bowden; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13.61–£13.92

Training support

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay scheme

Refer a Friend bonus £250

Job summary

Prime Life Ltd is looking for a caring Cook to join our team at Peaker Park Care Village in Market Harborough. You will prepare meals that meet residents' dietary requirements and help provide a dignified dining experience.

The role offers regular shifts across a 7-day week, opportunities to learn with the Quality Matters team, and DBS clearance provided. Prior catering or food hygiene qualification is beneficial, with training offered if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering for elderly residents preferred.
• Willing to train the right candidate in necessary skills.
• Ability to follow dietary requirements and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages to residents' dietary needs.
• Carry out quality checks on prepared and stored food.
• Plan menus tailored to residents' preferences and needs.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records in line with policy and food safety regs.
• Order stock and manage records for accuracy.
• Keep kitchen clean and tidy, support with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Catering

Food Hygiene

Patient care

Education

Food Hygiene certificate

Catering certificate

Job description

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

This role will be based at Peaker Park Care Village, in the heart of Market Harborough. The Care Village has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 137 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 may also require one to one personal support to maintain their 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 £13.61 to £13.92 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.