Cook

PrimeLife Ltd; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay scheme

Refer a Friend up to £250

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd in Sutton-in-Ashfield is looking for a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents at The Fieldings Residential Home. You will cater to dietary needs, maintain hygiene, and support a dignified dining experience.

The role offers DBS funding, holiday pay, and opportunities to learn and progress with the Quality Matters team; prior food hygiene/catering qualification is preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for residents.
• Experience as a Cook is preferred; training for Food Hygiene/Catering can be provided by PrimeLife.

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.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience for residents.
• Maintain stock records and order stock; ensure food safety and hygiene.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen and assist with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Patient

Respectful

Education

Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! This role will be based at The Fieldings Residential Home in the heart of Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 47 residents, living with a range of physical 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.