Cook - Autumn Grange

We are looking for a dedicated, reliable, and enthusiastic Cook to join our team at Autumn Grange Nursing Home. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals and understands the important role good food plays in health and wellbeing.

Autumn Grange is a 54-bed residential and nursing care home in Creswell (S80), providing care and support for older adults and those living with dementia. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, homely environment where residents receive high-quality care and enjoy freshly prepared meals tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

Whether you are an experienced care home cook looking for a new opportunity or someone with a background in catering who would like to make a meaningful difference in a care setting, we would love to hear from you.

Pay & Schedule

• Rate of pay: £14.50 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Schedule: Rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays

We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking and takes pride in preparing a variety of nutritious, high-quality meals for the people who live in our care home. You will be responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking both hot and cold meals, ensuring all meets residents' dietary requirements, nutritional needs, and individual preferences.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks.
• Plan or contribute to menus with a focus on fresh ingredients and balanced nutrition, and resident choice.
• Maintaining accurate records of food supplies and deliveries
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned, well maintained, and stored appropriately
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Complying with food safety, infection control, and health and safety procedures at all times.

Requirements:

• A hands-on approach, with the ability to prepare, cook, serve meals, and assist with clearing and cleaning as required.
• Knowledge of nutrition for older people, including special diets, allergens, and texture-modified meals.
• Understanding of food safety, allergens, and 5 star kitchen hygiene standards
• A genuine passion for providing high-quality meals

All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact those shortlisted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.