Care Home Cook
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:
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Prepare, cook, and serve up to two meals a day, tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
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Ensure the kitchen is kept clean, safe, and well-organised at all times.
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Maintain stock rotation, safe food storage, and hygiene standards.
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Support social functions at the house when required.
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Complete daily paperwork, including temperature checks, cleaning rotas, and menu records.
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
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Experience of cooking for groups of people.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Good reading and writing skills.
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Ability to work well within a team.
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Understanding of the needs of older people.
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Commitment to high standards of food preparation and hygiene.
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Flexibility to attend training and provide staff cover when required.
Desirable:
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First Aid Certificate.
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Food Hygiene Certificate.
Why join us?
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Be part of a supportive and friendly team.
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Make a real difference in the daily lives of our residents.
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Access to training and development opportunities