Weekend Cook

Global Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home in Inverness is seeking a Cook for a weekend position, focusing on preparing nutritious meals and supporting residents' dietary needs. The role involves menu planning, cooking, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates should have experience in catering, strong knowledge of hygiene standards, and a caring attitude. This permanent position offers stable hours and the chance to make a positive impact every weekend.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly team environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or a similar role.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to plan menus and manage stock effectively.
• Basic computer literacy.
• A positive, caring attitude and the ability to work well with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals to a high standard.
• Support residents with specific dietary requirements.
• Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards.
• Contribute to menu planning and stock control.
• Carry out home baking and support the overall food offering.
• Engage residents in food preparation activities where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food hygiene legislation.

Skills

Experience in catering or a similar role

Knowledge of Health & Safety and food hygiene standards

Ability to plan menus and manage stock effectively

Basic computer literacy

Positive, caring attitude

Job description

Cook (Weekend Position) - Care Home, Inverness

Permanent | 16 hours per week | £14.98 per hour

Shifts: Saturday & Sunday, 09:00-17:30

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Cook to join our warm and welcoming care home team in Inverness. This permanent weekend role is ideal for someone who takes pride in preparing delicious, nutritious meals and enjoys making a positive difference in the lives of others.

About the Role

As our Cook, you will play an important part in supporting the wellbeing of residents by preparing and serving balanced, appealing meals that meet individual dietary needs. You will also:

• Prepare, cook and serve meals to a high standard
• Support residents with specific dietary requirements
• Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards
• Contribute to menu planning and stock control
• Carry out home baking and support the overall food offering
• Engage residents in food preparation activities where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food hygiene legislation

What We're Looking For

• Experience in catering or a similar role
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and food hygiene standards
• Ability to plan menus and manage stock effectively
• Basic computer literacy
• A positive, caring attitude and the ability to work well with residents and colleagues

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and friendly team environment
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact every weekend
• Stable hours with a consistent two-day shift pattern
• Training and development opportunities

If you're passionate about creating wholesome meals and supporting a community-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply by sending your cv today