Cook

Hartford Care Ltd; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NMC fees paid

Free DBS check

Continuous training

Development opportunities

Free onsite car park

Company pension

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd seeks a caring Cook for Oak Court in Norwich. You will prepare fresh meals that meet residents' dietary needs, working 37.5 hours per week at £14.52 per hour.

Join a friendly team at a purpose-built care home for 18 residents with neurological conditions, with opportunities for training, DBS check, pension and onsite parking. Previous kitchen experience in care settings is valued.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene is essential; Level 3 desirable.
• Previous Cook experience in a residential or nursing home is preferred.
• Experience in menu planning and preparing home cooked meals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied, nutritious menu meeting residents' needs.
• Manage kitchen staff schedules to meet service demands.
• Supervise safe food handling, COSHH and equipment use following regulations.
• Support induction and development of new staff.
• Assist with orders and stock control within budget.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Kitchen experience

Menu planning

Residential cook

Job description

Select Health Care part of the Hartford Care Group

Job Type: Cook

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £14.52 per hour

Location: Oak Court, 321 Fakenham Road, Norwich, NR8 6LF

About Oak Court

Oak Court is a purpose built care home situated in Taverham, Norfolk that provides en-suite accommodation for 18 residents with neurological conditions.

About the role

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Cook to join our friendly care home team. You will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious and delicious meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Previous cooking experience is preferred, along with a passion for providing high-quality food.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside our Head Cook to plan and deliver a varied menu of nutritious, well-balanced, attractive meals that meet Service User’s individual needs.
• Ensures adequate Kitchen staff are available and plans staff schedules to meet needs.
• Supervises kitchen team in the safe handling and storage of food, use of equipment, COSHH and the use of cleaning materials, ensuring all regulations are adhered to.
• Participate in kitchen staff supervisions and reviews and supports staff to achieve their personal plan objectives.
• Assist with the induction and orientation of new members of the team.
• Ensure temperature testing of foods and storage areas are carried out as required and records are maintained.
• Carry out stock takes and orders catering consumables from approved suppliers within agreed budget.
• Implements and maintain an effective cleaning schedule.

What we need from you

• Level 2 Food Hygiene is essential, level 3 would be desirable.
• Previous experience as a Cook in a residential or nursing home is preferred.
• Experience in menu planning and preparing home cooked meals.

What we can offer you:

• NMC fees paid for
• Free DBS check
• Continuous training and realistic development
• Free onsite car park
• Company pension scheme

All roles will be subject to a successful fully enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)