Cook

Apple Inc.; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank H olid

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

Apple Trees Care and Reablement Centre in Grantham is seeking a Cook to join a friendly catering team in a care home setting. You will prepare meals for residents, ensuring nutrition and dietary requirements are met while engaging with residents and their families.

Some weekend work will be required in a supportive, not-for-profit environment. The role emphasizes high-quality dining experience, compassionate care, and being part of an extended team focused on warmth and kindness in a 64-resident

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets.
• Provides meals for large groups of people.
• Has or is working towards Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents with attention to nutritional needs.
• Engage with residents to understand individual dietary preferences.
• Work as part of a wider catering team in the care home.
• Occasional weekend work is required.

Skills

Catering experience

People skills

Specialist diets

Resident interaction

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking

Job description

Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work? You'll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you'll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential. You'll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home. If you think you have the right skills and attitude we're looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? We're currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents. Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You'll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You'll get to know our residents and their families so that you'll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required. In joining us, you'll also become part of our extended family. You'll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes. Situated in the Lincolnshire town of Grantham is Apple Trees Care and Reablement Centre, offering compassionate residential, intermediate, dementia and respite care to 64 residents in homely and comfortable surroundings. AND IN RETURN The Trust is a great place to work; we've been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we're currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Here are some of the other benefits you'll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more