Cook - Part Time - Weekend

Prime Life; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider seeks a Cook at Loran House Care Home in Hull. You'll prepare meals and ensure high hygiene standards for residents facing various health conditions. Join us to make a real difference while benefiting from competitive pay and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hourly pay ranging from £12.45 to £13.30

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook is preferred.
• Understanding of dietary requirements.
• Willingness to undergo training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages according to dietary needs.
• Conduct quality checks on prepared food.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Caring nature

Meal preparation

Food safety

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 Loran House Care Home, in Hull. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 46 residents, living with a range of age related, physical and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. The home provides a unique reablement service within the local community and supports individuals with short stay respite care following their discharge from hospitals, to ensure a safe return home once rehabilitated. It is essential that candidates for this role are patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities to maximise and promote their independence.

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!

-Access to Blue Light Card

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!