Cook - Part Time

PrimeLife Ltd; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme (£250)

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd is recruiting for a Cook at Middlefield House, Gainsborough. The role offers a 21-hour week within a temporary contract, designed to support residents living with complex needs.

You will join a caring team, deliver meals and snacks to dietary requirements, and help maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment in a residential setting. The ideal candidate is an experienced Cook, ideally with a Food Hygiene or Catering qualification, though Prime Life can provide training.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to help residents.
• Experienced cook with food preparation knowledge.
• Food Hygiene or Catering qualification preferred but training available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Carry out quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus to meet residents' preferences and needs.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records and order supplies in line with policy.
• Keep a hygienic kitchen and assist with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Catering

Food Hygiene

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 £12.96 to £13.32 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 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.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Cook