Cook

Prime Life; 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

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking an experienced Cook to base at The Fieldings Residential Home in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. You will prepare meals and drinks, plan menus, and provide a dignified dining experience for residents with varying needs.

A genuine caring nature is essential; a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification is preferred, with Prime Life supporting training where needed. DBS is fully funded, and a comprehensive holiday pay scheme is offered along with a refer-a-friend bonus.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, caring approach for residents.
• Food Hygiene or Catering qualification preferred; training offered by Prime Life.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages according to residents' dietary needs.
• Carry out quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus based on residents' preferences and requirements.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records and order supplies per policy and food safety rules.
• Keep kitchen clean and support deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Patient

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

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

Thisrole will be based at TheFieldingsResidential Home in the heart of Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The home has been specially designed to cater tothe everyneed 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.