Cook - Part Time

PrimeLife Ltd; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend £250

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd in Gainsborough is seeking an experienced Cook to support residents with a caring, patient approach. The role involves preparing meals, snacks and beverages tailored to individual dietary needs, while maintaining food safety and a welcoming dining experience in a community setting.

Training for food hygiene and catering is available if needed, with DBS funding and progression opportunities. Regular 7-day shift patterns offer work-life balance, with comprehensive holiday pay and a

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook with caring approach.
• Ability to follow dietary requirements and menus.
• Understanding of basic food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents’ dietary requirements.
• Undertake quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus with residents’ preferences and requirements.
• Assist with food service for dignified dining.
• Maintain stock records and order supplies.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and support deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Patient care

Education

Food Hygiene/Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! - 21HOURS PER WEEK - TEMPORARY ROLE

This role will be based at Middlefield House in Gainsborough. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 18 residents, living with a range of physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. 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 £13.32 to £13.85 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 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 regulationsOrdering 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.