Nutrition-Focused Care Home Cook

Exemplar Health Care; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist care provider in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for an experienced Cook to join their team at Scotia Heights care home. The Cook will prepare healthy and nutritious meals, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents. This role involves creativity in menu development and teamwork to meet various dietary requirements. Candidates should be adaptable, communicative, and willing to learn; though a food hygiene certificate and catering qualifications are preferred, they are not mandatory. Excellent benefits are offered to enhance employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and serve healthy meals that cater to varied dietary needs.
• Experience in cooking with an understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Ability to interact and get feedback from residents on meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food in a care setting.
• Develop suitable menus based on people's dietary requirements.
• Comply with food hygiene standards and maintain records.
• Work collaboratively with the Catering Team.

Skills

Creativity in menu development

Team player

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Relevant catering qualification

Job description

A leading specialist care provider in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for an experienced Cook to join their team at Scotia Heights care home. The Cook will prepare healthy and nutritious meals, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents. This role involves creativity in menu development and teamwork to meet various dietary requirements. Candidates should be adaptable, communicative, and willing to learn; though a food hygiene certificate and catering qualifications are preferred, they are not mandatory. Excellent benefits are offered to enhance employee well-being and development.