Cook

Prime Life; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend up to £200

Free refreshments on shift

Structured 7-day shift patterns

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking a caring Cook for Riversway Nursing Home in Bristol. The role focuses on preparing meals and drinks that meet residents' dietary needs, while maintaining high hygiene standards and supporting a dignified dining experience.

You will work regular shifts across a 7-day week with the support of a dedicated team. Training for Food Hygiene or Catering qualifications is available if needed, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a genuine caring nature and ability to work with older residents.
• Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification preferred, training provided if needed.
• Willingness to learn and develop within Prime Life.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Plan menus considering residents' preferences and needs.
• Assist with food service to ensure a dignified dining experience for residents.
• Maintain stock records per company policy and food safety regulations.
• Order stock and keep records up to date.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and assist with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Patient

Respectful

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

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

This role will be based at Riversway Nursing Home, in the heart of Bristol. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 69 residents, living with a range of physical, age related 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 £15.00to £15.00per 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
• Free refreshments and snacks whilst on shift
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £200 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