Cook

PrimeLife Ltd; Little Snoring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay scheme

Refer a Friend £250

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Mill House team in Fakenham, Norfolk. The role focuses on preparing meals and beverages for residents with varying health needs, respecting dietary requirements and promoting independence during dining.

Successful candidates will typically have a Food Hygiene or Catering qualification, with Prime Life providing training if needed. A caring, patient approach is essential to support our residents daily.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in a care setting is preferred.
• Hold or be willing to train in Food Hygiene/Catering qualifications.
• Commitment to resident wellbeing and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents’ dietary requirements.
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored.
• Planning menus in line with the preferences and requirements of residents.
• Assisting with food service to allow residents a dignified dining experience.
• Maintaining stock records in line with policy and food safety regulations.
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Catering experience

Patient care empathy

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

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

This role will be based at Mill House, in the heart of Fakenham, Norfolk. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need 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

• 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