Senior Care Home Cook: Nutritious Diets & Dementia Support

Centurionstaunch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care service provider in Greater London is seeking a reliable and experienced Cook to prepare nutritious meals for older adults living with dementia. The ideal candidate will have a catering qualification, Food Safety Level 2, and the ability to cater to various dietary needs while maintaining high kitchen hygiene standards. This role is pivotal in ensuring the comfort and well-being of our residents through quality meal preparation.

Qualifications

• Relevant training for working in a care or hospitality environment.
• Experience cooking for older people or in a care/residential home setting.
• Clean Enhanced DBS required or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals for residents, including specialist and modified diets.
• Ensure food is cooked to a high standard, following nutritional guidelines.
• Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and food safety practices.

Skills

Catering qualification

Food Safety Level 2

Experience in care setting

Reliability

Professionalism

Caring attitude

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

A residential care service provider in Greater London is seeking a reliable and experienced Cook to prepare nutritious meals for older adults living with dementia. The ideal candidate will have a catering qualification, Food Safety Level 2, and the ability to cater to various dietary needs while maintaining high kitchen hygiene standards. This role is pivotal in ensuring the comfort and well-being of our residents through quality meal preparation.