Cook - Part Time

Prime Life; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend up to £250

Job summary

Prime Life in Gainsborough is seeking a Cook for a 21-hour-per-week temporary role at Middlefield House, caring for residents with disabilities and mental health needs.

You will prepare meals to meet dietary requirements, carry out quality checks, plan menus, support dining, manage stock and maintain hygiene; training available.

Benefits include fully funded DBS, comprehensive holiday pay, and Refer a Friend bonus up to £250.

Qualifications

• Caring for residents requires compassion and understanding.
• Experience as a cook is preferred but training is available.
• Willingness to complete necessary training provided by Prime Life.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages to residents' dietary needs.
• Undertake quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus aligned with residents' preferences.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Catering Qualification (optional)

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:

• 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.