Cook - Part Time Days 20 hours

Prime Life; Waddington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community organisation in Waddington is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents with varying needs. The ideal candidate will possess a caring nature and relevant qualifications, although support for training is provided. The role offers competitive hourly pay and the chance to make a real impact in residents' lives. Work-life balance is emphasized with set shift patterns.

Benefits

Hourly pay ranging from £12.45 to £13.30

Opportunities for training and progression

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £250

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a difference for residents.
• Experience as a Cook.
• Willingness to learn and obtain necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages in line with dietary requirements.
• Undertake quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Plan menus based on residents' preferences.
• Assist with food service for a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records per company policy and food safety regulations.
• Order stock and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and support deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Education

Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Thisrole will be based at St Michaels Care Centre, in the heart of Waddington in Lincolnshire. The home has been specially designed to cater tothe everyneed of 40 residents, living with a range of age-related conditions, physical disabilities and mental healthconditions, and as such require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, some of our residents live with Dementia. 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 £12.45to £13.30per 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 please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!