Cook - Full Time Days

Prime Life; Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Prime Life in Market Harborough is looking for a caring Cook to prepare meals for residents at Peaker Park Care Village. The role involves following dietary requirements, checking food quality, planning menus, and supporting dignified dining experiences.

You will work regular shifts across a 7-day week, with opportunities to train and develop, including DBS funding and a refer-a-friend bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook with focus on resident meals and dietary requirements.
• Ideally holds Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification; training can be provided by Prime Life.
• Ability to prepare meals and supervise food service to maintain dignity of dining.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages according to residents' dietary requirements.
• Undertake quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus based on residents' preferences and needs.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records and food safety compliance.
• Order stock and keep accurate records.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and assist with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Thisrole will be based at Peaker Park Care Village, in the heart of Market Harborough. The Care Village has been specially designed to cater tothe everyneed of 137 residents, living with a range of age related health conditions, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia and may also require one to one personal support to maintain their daily independence. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Cook:

This role offers great work life balance, with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day working week. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including;

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £13.61to £13.92per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Cook include:

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
• Planning menus in line with the preferences and requirements of our residents
• Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks

What we’re looking for in our Cook:

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though this is not essential as Prime Life can support you with the training necessary for this role.