Job Summary

The Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for residents within the care home. The role involves managing food orders, maintaining food hygiene standards, ensuring dietary requirements are met, and contributing to a positive dining experience for residents. The successful candidate will work closely with the management team to continuously improve catering services and resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and evening meals for residents.
• Plan menus and ensure meals meet residents' dietary and nutritional needs.
• Order food supplies and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Prepare meals in advance where required, including weekend meal preparation.
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored, and served in accordance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records relating to food preparation and nutritional information.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report any faults or maintenance issues promptly.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with all relevant standards.
• Work collaboratively with care staff and management to enhance the catering service provided to residents.
• Make recommendations for improving catering processes and the overall dining experience.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a cook, catering, or kitchen role.
• Experience working within a care home, healthcare, supported living, or hospitality environment is desirable.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, and nutritional requirements.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents and colleagues.
• A Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to delivering a high-quality service.

Hours of Work 35 hours per week
Monday to Friday
9:00am - 4:30pm