Part time Cook

Prime Life; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring residential home in the UK is seeking a dedicated Part time Cook to prepare meals for residents with various health conditions. The role requires a genuine caring nature and experience in food preparation. Candidates may be supported in obtaining necessary qualifications. The position offers part-time shifts of 22.5 hours per week and competitive hourly pay ranging £12.45 to £12.80, with various benefits including holiday pay and a referral scheme.

Benefits

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Fully funded DBS

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook is preferred.
• Willingness to undergo training for qualifications if not already held.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks according to dietary needs.
• Conduct quality checks on food and storage.
• Support residents with meal choices.

Skills

Caring nature

Food preparation

Dietary requirements understanding

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

This role will be based at Woodville Residential Home, in Woodville, Derbyshire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 46 residents, living with a range of age-related health conditions and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, some 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 Part time Cook:

• part time shift commencing 22.5 hrs per week
• 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 Part time Cook include:

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored

  What we’re looking for in our Part time 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 Part time Cook please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!