Cook

MILKWOOD CARE LTD; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Monmouth is seeking a kitchen staff member to manage meal preparation and maintain hygiene standards. The role involves flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career development. Experience in a kitchen environment is required, with a focus on supporting vulnerable residents through nutritious meal offerings.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Workplace Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

5.6 weeks holiday

Paid breaks

Outstanding training & career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen, preferably in a care home or hospital.
• Level 2 Food and Hygiene preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of all meals in the Care Home.
• Monitor kitchen stock and ordering supplies.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Food Preparation

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Motivation

Education

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Job description

The Orchard is a 14-bed residential care home, offering exceptional care. The Orchard has been built on the grounds of our sister home, Ganarew in Monmouthshire.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Workplace Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

5.6 weeks holiday

Paid breaks

An opportunity to work for a growing company

Outstanding training & career development opportunities with continuous support

Job Type / Category

Full Time - 33 hours per week

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

To have experience working in a kitchen is required, preferably in a care home or hospital setting.

Level 2 Food and Hygiene is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

To manage the preparation of all meals in the Care Home and to undertake a range of tasks associated with food preparation.

Ensure that appropriate clothing, including head ware, is always worn by staff working within the kitchen area.

To ensure that all food preparation is contained within the food budget.

Monitoring kitchen stock and ordering supplies

Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained

Developing healthy and balance meals in consultation with residents and staff

Good organisational skills

To be able to motivate people

To have good time management and ability to schedule and plan

100% committed to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable people

Be comfortable working within either a team setting or lone working