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RDCP Care; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

RDCP Care's Coton House Residential Home in Wolverhampton is seeking a Cook who cares about nutritious, home-cooked meals for older adults, including those with dementia. You will plan, prepare, and serve meals that meet dietary needs and preferences in a warm, homely kitchen.

This role requires prior cook experience in a care home or similar setting, knowledge of nutrition for older people, and a hands-on approach to food safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Cook in a care home, nursing home or similar setting.
• Plan and cook nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and preferences.
• Knowledge of nutrition for older people, including special diets.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and 5-star kitchen hygiene.
• DBS checks and references required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, well-balanced meals.
• Plan or contribute to menus with fresh ingredients and balanced nutrition.
• Maintain records of food supplies and deliveries.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas are clean and hygienic.
• Comply with food safety, infection control and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Care home catering

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

We are recruiting for a Cook to join our team at Coton House Residential 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.

Coton House is a 24-bed residential care home in Wolverhampton (WV4), providing specialist care and support for older adults and people living with dementia. 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.

If you have a background in care home catering and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to residents' daily lives, we would love to hear from you.

• Shift times: 07:00-13:45 and 15:30–17:30
• Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour
• Schedule: Rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays

We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking and takes pride in preparing a variety of nutritious, high-quality meals for the people who live in our care home. You will be responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking both hot and cold meals, ensuring all dishes meet residents' dietary requirements, nutritional needs, and individual preferences.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks.
• Plan or contribute to menus with a focus on fresh ingredients and balanced nutrition, and resident choice.
• Maintaining accurate records of food supplies and deliveries
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned, well maintained, and stored appropriately
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Complying with food safety, infection control, and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Experience working as a Cook in a care home, nursing home or similar setting
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to prepare, cook, serve meals, and assist with clearing and cleaning as required.
• Good knowledge of nutrition for older people, including special diets, allergens, and texture-modified meals.
• Understanding of food safety, allergens, and 5 star kitchen hygiene standards
• A genuine passion for providing high-quality meals

All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact those shortlisted for an interview. We appreciate your interest in joining the Coton House team and thank you for your application.