Cook - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend £250

Job summary

Prime Life Ltd is seeking an experienced Cook to provide meals and beverage service for residents at Gilby House Nursing Home in Winterton. You will prepare dishes meeting dietary needs, perform quality checks and help plan menus that suit residents. A caring, patient approach is essential, with DBS and training supported if needed.

The role offers regular set shifts across a 7-day week, with progression opportunities and a supportive team to enable excellent care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment is essential.
• Experience in catering and food hygiene beneficial.
• Ability to follow dietary requirements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages according to dietary needs.
• Carry out quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus respecting residents' preferences.
• Assist with dining service to provide a dignified experience.
• Maintain stock records and manage ordering.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and support deep cleaning.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Caring nature

Team player

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.