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RDCP Care; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home near Wednesbury is seeking a dedicated Cook on bank hours to prepare nutritious, home‑cooked meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

You will join a warm, homely team serving up to 30 residents. DBS checks and references apply; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking meals, including hot and cold options for adults.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold meals for residents.
• Plan menus with fresh ingredients and balanced nutrition.
• Maintain accurate records of supplies and deliveries.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and well maintained.

Skills

Meal planning

Food preparation

Dietary accommodation

Hygiene & safety

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, reliable, and enthusiastic Cook (Bank hours) to join our team at Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals and understands the important role good food plays in health and wellbeing.

Conveniently located close to Wednesbury town centre, Bartholamew Lodge provides a warm, welcoming, and homely environment for up to 30 residents. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, homely environment where residents receive high-quality care and enjoy freshly prepared meals tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

Whether you are an experienced Cook looking for a new opportunity or someone with a background in catering who would like to make a meaningful difference in a care setting, we would love to hear from you.

Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour

We are looking to speak with applicants that are passionate about cooking and providing a range of quality meals for the people who live within the care home. We will look to you to prepare and cook, hot and cold meals, taking into consideration dietary requirements and individual preferences.

Further responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate records of food supplies and deliveries
• Plan or contribute to menus with a focus on fresh ingredients and balanced nutrition
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned, well maintained, and stored appropriately
• Ensure the cleaning of the kitchen and dining areas are carried out effectively

Required:

• Ability to work on own initiative.

All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact those shortlisted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.