Cook/Chef

Proud to Care Devon; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in Plymouth. This role involves preparing nutritious meals for residents, ensuring food safety, and maintaining kitchen standards. The position offers training, ongoing support, and various employee benefits, making it rewarding for those passionate about providing quality care.

Benefits

Full company induction and training

Ongoing training and support

Free DBS check

Flex Earn for accessing wages early

Company Pension

Free meals provided on long shifts

Access to Mental Health First Aider

Access to Confidential Care helpline

Access to 'Whycare?' app

Access to 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Ample PPE provided

Qualifications

• Experience as a passionate Cook.
• Willingness to learn about allergies and dietary requirements.
• Good sense of humor and friendly personality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook home-cooked meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Ensure meals are well-presented and served on time.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety

Ability to work efficiently

Caring and compassionate attitude

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Cook/Chef – 35 hours per week, to include alternate weekends, based at Plymbridge House, Plymouth.

Are you a passionate cook who loves preparing nutritious and delicious meals? We are looking for a dedicated Cook to join our team at Plymbridge. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to our residents in a warm and friendly environment.

A bit about the role:

Our lovely residents deserve the very best and that includes tasty, nutritious, and comforting meals made with care.

• Plan and prepare and cook balanced, home-cooked meals tailored to resident’s dietary needs
• Ensure meals are presented well and served on time
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and nutritional guidelines
• Maintain a clean and well-organised kitchen
• Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure resident’s needs are met

What we’re looking for:

• An experience passionate Cook
• Knowledge of food safety, allergies, and dietary requirements (e.g., soft diets, diabetic-friendly meals) – or a willingness to learn
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• A caring and compassionate attitude
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A warm, friendly personality and a good sense of humor – it helps in a busy kitchen!

We can offer you:

• Full company induction and training to get you started and confident in the role
• Ongoing training and support thereafter to gain qualifications and opportunities for career progression
• Free DBS check
• The use of ‘Flex Earn’ enabling you to access wages earnt in advance of pay day, viewing earnt wages in real time.
• Company Pension
• Free meals provided when working long shifts
• Access to Peninsula Care Homes Mental Health First Aider
• Access to an external Confidential Care helpline for you and your family members
• Access to Peninsula Care Home’s ‘Whycare?’ app
• Access to Peninsula Care Home’s ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Ample PPE to support safe working

One of the most rewarding jobs making a meaningful impact on our residents livesTo find out more please contact us on 01752 345720.

Does the job role include personal care?: No

Working Patterns:

35 hours per week, to include alternate weekends