Cook/Chef - The Foresters Nursing Home

Clarendon Care Group; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foresters Nursing Home in Walton Pool Lane, Clent, Stourbridge seeks a dedicated Cook/Chef to prepare wholesome meals for residents, following rotating menus and ensuring high quality and consistency.

You will work full-time at £13.00 per hour, with induction, training and ongoing development. A Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate and experience in a care-home kitchen are preferred.

Join a supportive team and contribute to meals that make every day meaningful for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• A Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Understanding of safe food handling, allergen management and dietary requirements.
• Good organisation, teamwork and communication.
• Friendly, compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wholesome meals from fresh ingredients following rotating menus.
• Bake cakes, biscuits and desserts for residents' enjoyment.
• Cater for dietary needs and textures with the care team.
• Keep food safety records and temperature checks up to date.
• Organise stock and support kitchen assistants in daily tasks.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and well organised.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Food hygiene certificate

Allergen management

Teamwork and communication

Organisation

Job description

Make every day meaningful

Bring your love of good food to a kitchen where every meal matters. As a Cook/Chef at The Foresters Nursing Home, you'll create comforting, nutritious meals that residents look forward to and help make each day feel like home. Clarendon Care Services Ltd is looking for a caring, reliable cook to join our friendly team and take pride in food that makes a difference.

YOUR ROLE

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Full-time

Location: Walton Pool Lane, Clent, Stourbridge, DY9 9RP.

What You'll Do

• Prepare wholesome, appetising meals from fresh ingredients, following the home's rotating menus.
• Bake cakes, biscuits and desserts that bring enjoyment and variety to residents' days.
• Cater for individual dietary needs, allergies, cultural preferences and prescribed texture-modified diets, working with the care team.
• Keep food safety records, temperature checks and cleaning schedules up to date.
• Organise stock, minimise waste and support kitchen assistants in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and well organised.

What You'll Bring

• Experience preparing meals in a professional kitchen.
• A Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
• An understanding of safe food handling, allergen management and catering for different dietary requirements.
• Good organisation, teamwork and communication skills.
• A friendly, compassionate approach and pride in serving older people well.

Care-home experience is welcome but not essential. We'll support you with induction, mandatory training and ongoing development.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free uniform.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Paid mandatory training.
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave, pro rata where applicable.
• On-site parking.
• Career progression and funded training opportunities.*
• Refer a friend scheme.*
• Terms apply.

READY TO JOIN US?

If you enjoy cooking food that brings comfort, choice and pleasure to others, we'd love to hear from you.

An enhanced DBS check will be required, with the cost met by Clarendon Care Services Ltd, subject to terms and conditions. If invited to interview, you'll be asked to complete our application form and provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.