Cook - Care Home

Ten90 Recruitment Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A service-focused recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Cook/Chef to prepare and cook meals for various services. Responsibilities include menu planning and ensuring high food safety standards. Ideal candidates should have 1+ year experience in a similar role within a healthcare setting, possess strong communication skills, and be passionate about creating nutritious meals. The position offers flexible working hours with a pay rate ranging from £16.79 to £18.82 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a cooking role, preferably in a healthcare or care home setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Minimum of 1 year experience required in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including special dietary requirements.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Manage food supplies and inventory.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure meals are tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Contribute to menu planning and design.

Skills

Food safety regulations knowledge

Meal preparation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Ten90 Recruitment is looking for a Cook / Chef to make a difference to the lives of people in the services we support!

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef / Cook to join us to work within a number of different services, where we are already supplying into with care staff

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include the following;

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including special dietary requirements.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Manage food supplies and inventory.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure meals are tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Contribute to menu planning and design.
• May be required to assist with serving meals and / or preparing snacks.

Requirements

The requirements for this role include the following;

Proven experience in a cooking role, preferably in a healthcare or care home setting.

Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals. To achieve this, we are looking for caring, compassionate and motivated individuals who understand how to deliver a high quality service
• Minimum of 1 year experience required in a similar role

Benefits

In return for your continued commitment and dedication, we offer the following benefits :

• Flexible working hours
• Pay rate is from £16.79 to £18.82 per hour depending on shifts, r...