Full time Cook/ Kitchen Assistant

Prime Life; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Shepshed is looking for a Full time Cook/ Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve meals that meet residents' dietary needs. The ideal candidate will have a genuine caring nature and experience as a cook. Training is offered to those without a Food Hygiene qualification. This role provides a rewarding opportunity to support residents, with benefits including competitive pay and career progression.

Benefits

Hourly pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80

Opportunities to learn and progress

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme with bonuses

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for residents.
• Experience as a Cook, ideally in a care environment.
• Ability to handle dietary requirements and maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages according to dietary needs.
• Conduct quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Assist with food service to ensure a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records according to policies and safety regulations.
• Order stock and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure a hygienic and tidy kitchen, supporting deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Experience in cooking

Understanding dietary requirements

Education

Food Hygiene and/or 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 Full time Cook/ Kitchen Assistant:

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 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 Full time Cook/ Kitchen Assistant include:

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
• 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 Full time Cook/ Kitchen Assistant:

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 Full time Cook/ Kitchen Assistantplease click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!