Cook - Part Time

Prime Life; Winterton; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking a caring Cook for Gilby House Nursing Home in Winterton. The role involves preparing meals in line with residents' dietary needs, planning menus, and assisting with dignified dining experiences.

The ideal candidate may hold a Food Hygiene or Catering qualification, but Prime Life offers training to support you in this role. Benefits include fully funded DBS, holiday pay, and a Refer a Friend scheme up to £250.

Qualifications

• Requires a genuine caring nature and commitment to residents' wellbeing.
• Ideal to have a Food Hygiene or Catering qualification, but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Conducting quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Planning menus based on residents' preferences and needs.
• Assisting with food service to provide a dignified dining experience for residents.
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations.
• Ordering stock and keeping records up to date.
• Keeping kitchen clean, hygienic and assisting with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Catering

Careful

Education

Food Hygiene / 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:

• 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.