Full time Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay scheme

Refer a Friend up to £250 per hire

Learning and progression with Quality

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd is seeking a Cook for a care home in Shepshed, Leicestershire. The role involves preparing meals for residents, following dietary needs, and ensuring a dignified dining experience. The position offers regular shifts over a 7-day week and a DBS will be funded.

The ideal candidate will have a caring nature and be prepared to work as part of a dedicated team, with training supported by the company for relevant food safety qualifications.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a genuine caring nature and be patient and respectful toward residents.
• Experience as a cook in care/food service is beneficial.
• A Food Hygiene or Catering qualification is preferred, with Prime Life offering training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages following residents' dietary requirements.
• Carry out quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus in line with residents' preferences.
• Assist with food service to ensure dignified dining for residents.
• Maintain stock records and order supplies.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and tidy and assist with deep cleaning.

Skills

Caring nature

Patient

Team player

Education

Food Hygiene/Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!
This role will be based at Charnwood Oaks in the heart of Shepshed in Leicestershire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 84 residents, living with a range of age related, physical 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 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;

• Shift commencing 31.5 hours with an hourly pay ranging from £13.32 rising 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:
If you feel have the skills and experience to become 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.