Cook - Part Time

PrimeLife Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend up to £250

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Regular set shifts 7 days a week

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Cook for Oaklands Care Home in Leicester. This role offers regular set shifts across a 7-day week and aims to provide a supportive environment for residents with varying health needs.

You will work to ensure dignified meals and dining experiences while adhering to food safety standards. Ideally you will hold a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though Prime Life will support training where needed.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a real difference for residents.
• Experience as a cook preferred; Prime Life can support training if needed.
• Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages per dietary requirements.
• Carry out quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Plan menus aligned with residents’ preferences and needs.
• Assist with food service to ensure a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records in line with policy and food safety regs.
• Order stock and keep accurate records.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and tidy; assist with deep cleaning.

Education

Food Hygiene and Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! Fri & Sat 8AM - 4PM This role will be based at Oaklands Care Home, in the heart of Leicester. The home is close to local main travel routes and has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 42 residents, living with a range of mental health conditions, and as such 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 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