Cook

PrimeLife Ltd; Skegness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme (up to £250)

Opportunities to learn and progress

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd in Skegness is seeking a caring Cook to support residents with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. You will prepare meals, manage dietary needs, and help deliver a dignified dining experience in a supportive home environment.

This role offers regular shifts across a 7-day week, with DBS funding and opportunities for training and progression within a dedicated care team.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and meals service.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to plan menus and accommodate residents' dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Undertake quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Plan menus in line with residents' preferences and requirements.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records and support with ordering and inventory.
• Keep kitchen clean, hygienic and compliant with food safety regulations.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

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

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:

This role offers great work life balance, with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day working week. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including;

• 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 recordsMaintaining 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.