Cook - Part time

PrimeLife Ltd; Oadby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking a caring Cook for Woodlands Care Home in the Oadby area of Leicester. The role focuses on preparing meals, snacks and beverages to meet residents' dietary needs while maintaining a dignified dining experience.

We welcome applicants with catering or Food Hygiene qualifications; training is provided if needed. Benefits include funded DBS, holiday pay, and a Refer a Friend scheme up to £250.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in a care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene essential.
• Ability to work with dietary restrictions and individual resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages to residents' dietary requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus according to residents' preferences and requirements.
• Assist with food service to ensure dignified dining for residents.
• Maintain stock records and order supplies.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Patient care

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 Woodlands Care Home in the Oadby area of Leicester. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 26 residents, living with a range physical and mental health conditions, some related to age, which 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.