Cook - Bank

Pilgrims' Friend Society; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

5.6 weeks holiday including bank

Pension scheme

Care Friends referral

Medicash

Perkbox

Job summary

Pilgrims' Friend Society in Bath is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in Bridgemead care home. The role focuses on home-cooked dishes, dietary needs, and maintaining high hygiene standards within a busy kitchen.

You will work as part of a team, uphold Christian ethos, and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities. A friendly, supportive environment encourages personal growth and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking meals in a professional kitchen.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently or in a team.
• Food Hygiene Certificate would be advantageous; training available.
• Experience in care home or healthcare environment beneficial but not essential.
• Willing to uphold the Christian ethos of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced meals considering dietary needs.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Observe temperature controls during cooking and holding.
• Manage stock rotation and minimise waste.
• Keep kitchen records and documentation.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Attend training and meetings.
• Support residents' quality of life and a positive home environment.
• Work as part of a team and undertake other duties.
• Full induction and ongoing training provided.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Do you have experience working in a professional kitchen and enjoy preparing nutritious meals for older people?

We currently have an opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook to join our team at our residential Bridgemead care home in Bath.

We provide a loving and caring environment for our residents, whilst maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents are of primary importance to us.

Bridgemead is a 32-bed residential care home by the river in central Bath. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents is of primary importance to us. The home cares for those who live with dementia and respite care in Bath. View our lovely home here.

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours": https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, takes pride in preparing home-cooked meals, and understands the importance of providing nutritious, balanced food that contributes to the wellbeing and happiness of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced and attractive meals, taking into account individual preferences and special dietary requirements.
• Ensure all food hygiene and food safety standards are maintained in line with current regulations.
• Observe minimum temperature requirements during cooking, reheating, hot holding and serving of food.
• Maintain accurate kitchen records and documentation as required.
• Store food correctly and manage stock rotation to minimise waste and control costs.
• Maintain the kitchen, food storage areas, equipment, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a high standard of cleanliness.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and health and safety requirements.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Support a positive and engaging home environment and contribute to activities that enhance residents' quality of life.
• Work as part of a team and undertake other reasonable duties within your capabilities.
• We offer a full induction to the role together with ongoing training and development opportunities.

About You

• You enjoy working with older people and have a caring and compassionate approach.
• You have experience preparing and cooking meals in a professional kitchen environment.
• You understand the importance of food hygiene, food safety and maintaining high standards.
• You are organised, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A Food Hygiene Certificate would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
• Experience within a care home, healthcare or similar environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
• You are willing to support and uphold the Christian ethos of the organisation.
• For more details, please take a look at the Job Description.

Hours

Bank contract (to cover absences, sickness and holidays)

Benefits

• Get paid for doing your training!
• Training & development
• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• Paid DBS checks
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Assigned buddy
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Team events
• Pension scheme
• Care Friends referral
• Medicash
• Perkbox - including an Employee assistance programme.
• What our staff say about us: "It is a friendly and welcoming place to work" ... -

Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.