Cook

Hartford Care; Taverham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NMC fees paid

Free DBS check

Continuous training

Free onsite car park

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Hartford Care’s Oak Court in Norwich is seeking a caring Cook to join the team. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents with dietary needs, drawing on previous catering experience in a care setting.

The role requires Level 2 Food Hygiene (Level 3 preferred) and a passion for high-quality, home-cooked meals. 30 hours per week, on-site with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene is essential, Level 3 desirable.
• Previous Cook experience in a residential or nursing home is preferred.
• Experience in menu planning and preparing home cooked meals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied menu of nutritious meals meeting residents’ needs.
• Coordinate with Head Cook to manage kitchen staff schedules.
• Supervise safe handling and storage of food, equipment use and hygiene rules.
• Support induction and orientation of new staff.
• Ensure temperature testing and proper storage records are kept.
• Carry out stock takes and orders within budget.
• Maintain an effective cleaning schedule in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Hygiene Level 2

Food Hygiene Level 3

Cook experience in care home

Menu planning

Job description

Select Health Care part of the Hartford Care Group

Job Type: Cook

Hours: 30 per week (4 days)

Salary: £14.52 per hour

Location: Oak Court, 321 Fakenham Road, Norwich, NR8 6LF

About Oak Court

Oak Court is a purpose built care home situated in Taverham, Norfolk that provides en-suite accommodation for 18 residents with neurological conditions.

About The Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Cook to join our friendly care home team. You will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious and delicious meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Previous cooking experience is preferred, along with a passion for providing high-quality food.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside our Head Cook to plan and deliver a varied menu of nutritious, well-balanced, attractive meals that meet Service User’s individual needs.
• Ensures adequate Kitchen staff are available and plans staff schedules to meet needs.
• Supervises kitchen team in the safe handling and storage of food, use of equipment, COSHH and the use of cleaning materials, ensuring all regulations are adhered to.
• Participate in kitchen staff supervisions and reviews and supports staff to achieve their personal plan objectives.
• Assist with the induction and orientation of new members of the team.
• Ensure temperature testing of foods and storage areas are carried out as required and records are maintained.
• Carry out stock takes and orders catering consumables from approved suppliers within agreed budget.
• Implements and maintain an effective cleaning schedule.

What We Need From You

• Level 2 Food Hygiene is essential, level 3 would be desirable.
• Previous experience as a Cook in a residential or nursing home is preferred.
• Experience in menu planning and preparing home cooked meals.

What we can offer you

• NMC fees paid for
• Free DBS check
• Continuous training and realistic development
• Free onsite car park
• Company pension scheme

All roles will be subject to a successful fully enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)