Job Overview
Harley House Care Home is seeking a skilled and reliable Cook to join our team. In this role, you will prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for our residents and supervise a kitchen assistant to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and cook meals according to residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
- Ensure meals are well-presented and served on time.
- Supervise and support the kitchen assistant, delegating tasks as needed.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and storage areas.
- Manage stock levels, receive deliveries, and rotate supplies to minimise waste.
- Follow all food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
- Liaise with care staff to meet individual resident requirements (e.g., allergies, modified diets).
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a cook, ideally within a care home or catering environment.
- Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene preferred).
- Strong organisational and leadership skills to manage a small team.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.76-£13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
