Location: Crowborough, East Sussex
Setting: Small Residential Care Home for the Elderly (19 Residents)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 8am to 2pm, Week days
We are looking for a Cook to join our friendly team at our small, welcoming residential care home in Crowborough. With just 19 residents, we offer a home-from-home environment where fresh, nutritious, and homely food is an important part of our care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare fresh, home-cooked lunches daily, catering to a range of dietary needs.
* Provide a selection of breakfast options, including cereals, toast, and cooked breakfasts if requested.
* Work with the manager to plan Lunch menus that are varied, seasonal, and cater for all residents' dietary requirements, preferences, and cultural needs.
* Prepare a soup and sandwiches for supper
* Take responsibility for ordering food and managing stock, ensuring minimal food waste.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen, following food safety standards at all times.
* Complete all opening and closing kitchen paperwork as required.
* Wash up all cutlery, dishes and utensils used throughout your shift.
* Prepare the morning tea trolley at 10am, ready for carers to serve to residents.
* Work closely with care staff to ensure meals are served in a friendly and person-centred way.
About You:
* Experience working as a cook in a care home, school, café, or similar setting is preferred.
* A passion for cooking fresh food and providing nourishing meals for elderly residents.
* Knowledge of special diets (e.g., soft diets, diabetic-friendly meals, low-salt options).
* Must hold the minimum food safety and hygiene certificates required to work in a professional kitchen(Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent).
* Understanding of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene.
* Friendly, flexible, and organised, with good time management skills.
* Able to work independently and take ownership of the kitchen.
What We Offer:
* A friendly and supportive working environment.
* A small, homely setting where you can build relationships with residents.
* Opportunity to make a real difference to residents' health and wellbeing through good food.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person