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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced rates for weekend shifts

Employee benefits portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Cook for a nursing home in the United Kingdom. The role is part-time (15.5 hours per week) with enhanced weekend rates and an employee benefits portal.

You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, accommodating dietary needs and preferences while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards. Prior care home kitchen experience is ideal, but strong professional kitchen background will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or nursing home kitchen is preferred.
• Ability to cater to dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Strong commitment to food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Cater for large groups while maintaining consistent quality.
• Adapt meals to meet individual dietary requirements and preferences.
• Ensure specialist diets and food allergies are managed safely.
• Support the preparation of varied and balanced meals.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Monitor food storage, stock rotation and temperature records.
• Collaborate with care team to understand residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary considerations

Kitchen hygiene

Job description

£13.00 per hour | 15.5 Hours per Week | Part-Time

Good food makes a real difference to everyday life, particularly in a care setting where mealtimes are an important part of residents' comfort, wellbeing and routine.

We're looking for an experienced Cook to join a welcoming nursing home for older adults. With a Good CQC rating, the home prides itself on delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a warm, home-from-home environment.

You'll be responsible for preparing nutritious, enjoyable meals for residents, ensuring individual preferences and specialist dietary requirements are carefully considered. Previous experience within a care or nursing home kitchen would be ideal, although candidates with strong professional kitchen experience will also be considered.

What You'll Receive

• Enhanced rates for weekend shifts


• Employee benefits portal


• Employee Assistance Programme

Your Role in the Kitchen

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals for residents


• Cater for larger groups while maintaining consistent quality


• Adapt meals to meet individual dietary requirements and preferences


• Ensure specialist diets and food allergies are managed safely


• Support the preparation of varied and balanced meals


• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and kitchen safety


• Monitor food storage, stock rotation and temperature records


• Work closely with the wider care team to understand residents' dietary needs


• Help make mealtimes a positive and enjoyable part of residents' day

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, verification of the right to work in the UK, and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.

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