Cook

PrimeLife Ltd; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay scheme

Refer a Friend bonus up to £250

Career progression support

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd in Shepshed (Charnwood Oaks) is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents with dementia and other needs. You will ensure meals meet dietary requirements, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, and support with stock control. Training is available for the right candidate.

The role offers a shift of 31.5 hours per week with hourly pay £12.96–£13.32, plus a DBS funded by the employer and opportunities to progress with the Quality Matters team.

Qualifications

• Candidate has genuine caring nature and desire to make a difference for residents.
• Experience as a Cook preferred; training can be provided by Prime Life.
• Food Hygiene/Catering qualification preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages per residents' dietary requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Plan menus in line with residents' preferences.
• Assist with food service to ensure dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records and order stock per policy.
• Keep kitchen clean and hygienic; assist with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Patient

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 hourly pay 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.