Cook

Prime Life; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay

Refer a Friend £250

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking a caring Cook for our Charnwood Oaks home in Shepshed, Leicestershire. You will prepare meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, maintain high kitchen standards and support a dignified dining experience.

The role offers progression with our Quality Matters team, a fully funded DBS, holiday pay, and a Refer a Friend scheme. Candidates with a Food Hygiene or Catering qualification are welcome, though training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experienced cook with ability to prepare meals to residents' dietary needs.
• Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification preferred; training offered.

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 company 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

Food Hygiene qualification (preferred)

Caring nature

Education

Food Hygiene/Catering qualification

Job description

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

This role will be based at Charnwood Oaks in the heart of Shepshed in Leicestershire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 84 residents, living with a range of age related, physical and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia. 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:

• Shift commencing 31.5 hours with an hourlypay ranging from £12.96 rising to £13.32 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.