Why is this job great for you? :
* Its permanent and secure.
* SOCIABLE HOURS (8am to 6pm), 3 days per week. Includes alternate weekend shifts.
* Its a happy and relaxed place to work.
* You will be able to use your skills to make a huge difference to the lives of our residents.
Come and have a chat with us, we can promise you'll love what you see
Other things you need to know about us:
* We are a fully compliant high-quality home providing 24-hour care for up to 41 elderly residents.
* We currently have a client review status of 9.9 (out of 10) in August 2025 and have been rated GOOD by CQC.
* Our Food Hygiene Rating is 5 Star.
Job Summary
The care sector is such a rich and rewarding place to work. We want the kindest and most resilient people to come and support our residents. You will become not only part of a professional team but part of The Grove family.
* For you, this will mean reporting to the Head Chef, supervising kitchen staff, cooking and serving nutritious, healthy meals that our residents will love.
* You'll provide great choice as well as work to agreed nutritional menu's, help manage food stock and be aware of special dietary requirements.
* You will complete all necessary paperwork whilst adhering to company policies and procedures.
* Occasionally, you will help cater for ad hoc special events. These may include birthday celebrations, summer BBQ's and Christmas parties etc.
* And of course you'll always have resident's wellbeing in mind, above anything else.
About You
* You will be passionate about food and understand the importance of good quality, home cooking to our residents.
* We're looking for someone with an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and an understanding of Health and Safety Procedures in a kitchen environment.
* You have brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people.
* You'll be organised and efficient.
* And above all, have the wellbeing and happiness of the residents in mind at all times.
Hours: 8am to 6pm, 3 days per week, including alternate weekends
Job Types: 30 hours per week, Permanent
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Experience:
* cooking: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* training in kitchen hygiene, cookery and compliance (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/09/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025