Cook - Part Time

Prime Life; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend up to £250

Job summary

Prime Life seeks a compassionate Cook for Gilby House Nursing Home in Winterton to prepare meals for residents with varied dietary needs. Regular set shifts and a supportive team offer a good work-life balance.

You will maintain food safety, assist with menu planning, and help deliver a dignified dining experience. Training may be provided; DBS is fully funded.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature with a desire to help residents.
• Ideally holds Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualifications; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and beverages per residents' dietary needs.
• Perform quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus according to resident preferences.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain records for stock and food safety; order supplies.
• Keep kitchen clean and support deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Food hygiene

Catering

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! -24.5 HRS P/W

This role will be based at Gilby House Nursing Home in Winterton. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 22 residents, living with a range of learning 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 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.