Cook

PrimeLife Ltd; Skegness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring support organization in Skegness is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents with learning disabilities. This role offers flexible shifts, training opportunities, and benefits like a holiday pay scheme. The ideal candidate will be caring, experienced, and eager to support the dietary needs of residents. Competitive pay rates range from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour based on qualifications.

Benefits

Hourly rates between £12.45 and £12.80

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook in a similar environment.
• Ability to work in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Genuine desire to support individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages for residents.
• Conducting quality checks on prepared food.
• Planning menus based on residents' preferences.
• Assisting with food service for dignified dining.
• Maintaining stock records and ordering supplies.
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Caring nature

Meal preparation

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene/Catering 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 £12.45 to £12.80 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 please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!