We are looking for a dedicated and caring Cook to join our team at The Beeches Care Home. This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents by providing freshly prepared, nutritious meals.
Please note: We are currently unable to sponsor candidates for this position. Applicants who require sponsorship need not apply.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and serve nutritious meals for up to 25 residents, including breakfast and lunch, with some preparation for teatime (e.g. desserts).
* Follow the set menu and ensure that residents are offered choice and variety.
* Support in developing healthy, seasonal menus (reviewed approximately every 6 months), including low sugar and diabetic options.
* Cater for specialist diets, including diabetic, fortified, and dysphagia diets. Knowledge of IDDSI levels is preferred, but training can be provided.
* Work as part of a team to serve meals, ensuring a high standard of presentation.
* Maintain our Food Hygiene Rating of 5, adhering to food safety, infection control, and prevention standards.
* Manage food stocks effectively, complete food orders, and keep required legal documentation up to date.
* Communicate with residents to gain and respect their preferences.
* Ensure all cleaning standards are maintained in line with policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in a similar cooking role (care sector experience an advantage).
* A caring and reliable nature.
* Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
* Flexibility to cover annual leave and work alternate weekends.
* Commitment to completing mandatory training for the care sector (training will be provided).
Hours & Working Pattern
* 28–34+ hours per week.
* You will be one of two cooks working opposite hours to ensure cover.
* Includes working alternate weekends on a rolling rota (3 weekends one month, 4 the next).
* Hours are 7am to 2pm.
* Flexibility is essential to support annual leave cover.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.48 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 34 per week
Work Location: In person