Cook Weekends + Holiday Cover - BE

TN United Kingdom; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Cook to join their family-run care team. This role involves preparing nutritious meals and ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives through food, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will work every weekend, catering to the needs of residents while maintaining a warm and inviting kitchen environment. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers exciting perks, including bonus schemes and recognition awards!

Benefits

Refer a Friend scheme

Salary enhancements for bank holidays

Monthly and Quarterly Achievement awards

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service.
• Strong commitment to cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily meals for residents and staff.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Food Safety

Meal Preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

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10.05.2025

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Job Description:

Cook

Who are we:

Curaa is a family-run, community-driven care provider with award-winning homes and a compassionate team that provides person-centred care. Having launched in 2019, Curaa has grown its footprint across the South and Southwest of England and plans to continue on this journey in the future.

If you are a kind, warm, and compassionate person and want to have a positive impact on people's lives, then working as a Cook will be the right role for you.

The successful applicant will:

• Deliver food service of high quality within the home, including meal service to residents.
• Prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and staff. Plan, prepare, and cater for modified diets and special events such as birthdays, ensuring high-quality presentation and resident satisfaction.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene in the kitchen, adhering to all regulatory and company policies.
• Clean and maintain equipment such as utensils and plates, reporting any maintenance needs to the Catering Manager.
• Be organized, keep accurate records, and follow recipes diligently.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who delivers care with heart, respecting residents' dignity and individuality.
• Proactive, forward-thinking, passionate about cooking nutritious, home-cooked meals.
• Someone who keeps the kitchen clean and tidy.

Requirements

You will need to be:

• A team player who engages well with others.
• Strong communicator and influencer.
• Energetic and hardworking.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Passionate about offering superior service and making a difference.
• A positive, humorous person with an optimistic outlook.
• Available to work every Saturday and Sunday, plus holiday cover.

* Shifts include every Saturday and Sunday.

We Offer:

• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 (Nurses); £150 (other roles).
• Enhancements of up to 2x salary for bank holidays.*
• Enhancements for nights, NVQs, and years of service.*
• Monthly and Quarterly Achievement awards.