Cook (Residential Care Home)
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Job Location:
Hourly Salary:
Experience Required:
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
As the Cook you will:
- Prepare daily meals for residents including specialist and modified diets.
- Ensure food is cooked to a high standard following nutritional guidelines for older adults.
- Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and food safety practices always.
- Work safely and professionally within a residential care home environment.
- Communicate effectively with staff and residents to understand meal requirements.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
To be considered you must have:
- A recognised Catering qualification.
- Food Safety Level 2 (minimum).
- Experience cooking for older people or in a care/residential home setting.
- Understanding of special diets (e.g. soft diets diabetic meals allergen awareness).
- A clean Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
- Relevant training for working in a care or hospitality environment.
- Reliability professionalism and a caring attitude.
How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in this position click the Apply Now option or alternatively please send your CV to:
Please include:
- Your availability
- Confirmation you hold the required qualifications
- Whether you already have an Enhanced DBS
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Required Skills:
Person Specification Essential: Minimum 6 months of experience in a similar caretaking or facilities role Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures Ability to work independently follow instructions and manage daily tasks without supervision Good communication skills and a professional approach to duties Reliability punctuality and a strong work ethic Desirable: Previous experience working in a residential school or public-facing environment Basic maintenance or DIY skills Familiarity with safeguarding procedures (training can be provided)
Required Education:
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Copywriting
- Child Protective Services
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
- Addiction Counseling
