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 scheme (up to £250)

Job summary

Prime Life Ltd, based at Charnwood Oaks in Shepshed, Leicestershire, is seeking a caring Cook to support our residents. You will prepare meals and beverages, follow dietary requirements, and help ensure a dignified dining experience for 84 residents living with age-related and health conditions.

Ideally you hold a Food Hygiene or Catering qualification, but Prime Life can support training. A genuine caring nature and patience are essential to make a positive difference every day.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a real difference for residents.
• Experience as Cook or in a catering role preferred; training can be provided by Prime Life.
• Food Hygiene or Catering qualification preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages following residents' dietary requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on food and storage.
• Plan menus according to residents' preferences and needs.
• Assist with food service to ensure a dignified dining experience for residents.
• Maintain stock records and order supplies in line with policy and safety regulations.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and tidy; assist with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Food Hygiene

Catering experience

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

• 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

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