Cook

PrimeLife Ltd; Skegness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend bonus up to £250

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd seeks a Cook based at Byron House in Skegness to provide meals for 23 residents with learning disabilities and mental health needs, ensuring dignity and compassionate care.

Role is 35 hours per week with opportunities to learn and progress; DBS funded; comprehensive holiday pay; refer a friend bonus up to £250.

Ideally you’ll have a Food Hygiene/Catering qualification, though full training support is available if needed.

Qualifications

• Culinary skills and food handling expertise.
• Understanding of dietary requirements for residents.
• Awareness of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages for residents according to dietary needs.
• Perform quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus considering resident preferences and requirements.
• Assist with food service to provide dignified dining experiences.
• Maintain stock records and procure supplies.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Dietary awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! - 35 HRS P/W

This role will be based at Byron House in the seaside town of Skegness. The home is situated close to the seafront, and is in an ideal location for our residents who enjoy getting out and about to enjoy the local attractions. Byron House has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 23 residents, living with a range of learning disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. 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

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £13.32 to £13.85 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.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Cook