Cook

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

36.5 days annual leave pro rata

Buy/sell annual leave

Structured training and development

Inclusive workplace culture

Supportive colleagues

Job summary

Nottingham Community Housing Association’s Sherwood House care home is looking for a Cook to plan and prepare nutritious meals for 19 residents. The 25-hour role covers lunch and dinner shifts every day, with weekends and bank holidays included.

You will manage stock and kitchen equipment, and work with volunteers to deliver high standards of food hygiene and resident satisfaction. Experience in catering for large groups and a customer-focused approach are essential, with willingness to

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals for large groups.
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plan meals a week in advance in consultation with residents.
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs.
• Lead the daily lunch and dinner service.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Manage stock, food orders and kitchen equipment.
• Support and be supported by kitchen assistants and volunteers.
• Respond flexibly to feedback from residents.

Skills

Food hygiene

Nutrition knowledge

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Cook post at Sherwood House, a registered care home for 19 older residents, run by Nottingham Community Housing Association. The job centres on planning and preparing nutritious meals that suit each resident's tastes and dietary needs, including special occasions, alongside managing stock, orders and kitchen equipment. The 25-hour role runs lunch and dinner shifts every day of the year, including weekends and bank holidays, with a practical test at interview. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

• Plan meals a week in advance in consultation with residents
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' preferences and dietary needs
• Prepare meals for special occasions and cultural celebrations
• Lead the daily lunch and dinner service
• Introduce new ideas and variety into menus, after consulting residents
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Manage stock, food orders and kitchen equipment
• Support and be supported by kitchen assistants and volunteers
• Respond flexibly to feedback from residents

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of preparing meals for large groups

Skills & knowledge

• High standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and personal presentation
• Understanding of nutrition and of meals for dietary needs
• Customer-focused approach and ability to build positive relationships with older people

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

Other

• Organised, reliable and flexible
• Committed, open and honest
• Willing to work weekends, bank holidays and occasional training at Head Office in Clifton

Nice to have

• Experience in hospitality or catering
• Driving licence

What’s offered

• 36.5 days annual leave pro rata including bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities
• Welcoming, inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Ongoing support from experienced and dedicated colleagues