Care Home Cook
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Location: Burnley
Salary: £12.90 per hour + benefits
Hours: 25.5 per week (9am to 6pm Thurs,Fri,Sat)
Reports to: House Manager
Rotherwood Cares are looking for a dedicated Cook to join our team and provide nutritious, high-quality meals that our residents will enjoy. If you are passionate about preparing food that makes a difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do:
Prepare, cook, and serve up to two meals a day, tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
Ensure the kitchen is kept clean, safe, and well-organised at all times.
Maintain stock rotation, safe food storage, and hygiene standards.
Support social functions at the house when required.
Complete daily paperwork, including temperature checks, cleaning rotas, and menu records.
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
Experience of cooking for groups of people.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good reading and writing skills.
Ability to work well within a team.
Understanding of the needs of older people.
Commitment to high standards of food preparation and hygiene.
Flexibility to attend training and provide staff cover when required.
Desirable:
First Aid Certificate.
Food Hygiene Certificate.
Why join us?
Be part of a supportive and friendly team.
Make a real difference in the daily lives of our residents.
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Access to training and development opportunities