Cook For Care Homes

Tezlom; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank shifts

Support from Tezlom team

Job summary

Tezlom is looking for an experienced Cook to cover flexible bank shifts across care homes in Hounslow and surrounding areas. You will prepare fresh meals for residents, following menus and accommodating individual dietary requirements and preferences.

Role requires prior Cook/Chef experience in care or similar settings, strong food hygiene knowledge, and DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one. You will work both independently and as part of a care home team, with support from Tezlom and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook or Chef in care/NHS/settings.
• Ability to prepare meals meeting resident dietary requirements.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents.
• Follow menus and ensure meals meet required standards.
• Adhere to individual dietary requirements and preferences.

Skills

Cook/Chef experience

Care home setting

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Training Certificate

Job description

COOK - TO COVER BANK SHIFTS

Location: Hounslow and surrounding areas
Agency: Tezlom
Pay Rate: £14 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Bank Shifts

About the Role

Tezlom is currently looking for an experienced Cook to cover flexible bank shifts at care homes in Hounslow and surrounding areas

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Cook or Chef who has worked in a care, nursing or similar setting and is confident preparing meals that meet the individual dietary requirements of residents

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for residents
• Following menus and ensuring meals are prepared to the required standards
• Adhering to residents' individual dietary requirements and preferences
• Preparing meals for residents with specific dietary needs and modified diets where required
• Carrying out regular stock and inventory checks
• Monitoring food supplies and informing the appropriate person when stock needs replenishing
• Ensuring food is stored correctly and safely
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures at all times
• Keeping kitchen and food preparation areas clean, organised and well maintained
• Working effectively as part of the care home team
• Being able to work independently and as part of a team

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Cook or Chef
• Experience within a care home, nursing home, hospital, school, nursery or similar setting
• Experience preparing meals in line with individual dietary requirements
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food preparation
• Enhanced DBS Check - must already have one or be willing to complete one
• Food Hygiene Training Certificate or be willing to complete one
• Safeguarding Training Certificate or be willing to complete one
• Ability to carry out stock and inventory checks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and flexible to cover bank shifts
• Good communication and organisational skills

What Tezlom Offers

• £14
• Flexible bank shifts
• Opportunities to work across care homes in Harrow
• Support from the Tezlom team
• Potential for ongoing shifts depending on availability and service requirements