Cook - Full Time Days

Prime Life; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a compassionate Cook to join their team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents by preparing nutritious meals tailored to their needs. With a focus on quality and hygiene, you'll play a vital role in ensuring a dignified dining experience. Enjoy a great work-life balance with set shift patterns and a supportive environment that encourages personal growth. If you're passionate about cooking and care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook with a caring nature.
• Ability to prepare meals according to dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks in line with dietary requirements.
• Plan menus based on residents' preferences.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Hygiene

Menu Planning

Education

Food Hygiene Qualification

Catering Qualification

Job description

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

This role will be based at Tanworth Court, in the heart of Solihull. The home has been specially designed to cater to the needs of 60 residents, living with a range of age-related conditions, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions, including Dementia. It is essential that candidates for this role are patient, understanding, and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Head Cook:

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

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £13.30 per 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 your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
• Access to Blue Light Card

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 based on residents’ preferences and requirements
• Assisting with food service to ensure a dignified dining experience for our residents
• Maintaining stock records in accordance with company policies and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting deep cleaning tasks

What we’re looking for in our Cook:

To succeed in 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 necessary training.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to become our Cook, please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll be in touch!