Cook - Weekends

Prime Life; Alcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alcester is seeking a Cook to prepare meals and ensure dietary needs are met for residents, including those with specific health conditions. The ideal candidate will have a caring nature and experience in food preparation, while qualifications such as Food Hygiene can be supported by the company. This role offers set shift patterns and competitive hourly rates.

Benefits

Regular set shift patterns

Hourly rate from £12.45 to £13.30

Opportunities for training and progression

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and a desire to make a difference.
• Experience as a Cook.
• Ability to meet dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and snacks in line with residents’ dietary requirements.
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared.
• Planning menus according to residents' preferences.
• Assisting with food service for a dignified dining experience.
• Maintaining stock records per company policy.
• Ordering stock and keeping accurate records.
• Maintaining a hygienic kitchen.

Skills

Caring nature

Food preparation

Dietary requirements awareness

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

Overview

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

This role will be based at Meadow View Care Home, in Alcester. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 42 residents, living with a range of age related health conditions, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits

• Hours and shift patterns: Regular set shift patterns across a 7-day working week.
• Hourly rate: £12.45 to £13.30 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Training and progression: Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• DBS: Fully funded DBS
• Holiday Pay: Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Refer a Friend: Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
• Blue Light Card: Access to Blue Light Card

Responsibilities

• 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

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!