Cook

Job summary

Job details

Cook

16 hours per week

£13.45 per hour

The home

Heartly Green is a warm, welcoming and friendly home with some wonderful places to relax in and enjoy company of family and friend, including lounge areas and some themed areas for residents to enjoy quiet moments as well a large accessible garden.

All our bedrooms are comfortable and spacious with en-suite facilities; we encourage residents to personalise their rooms to make them more homely.

We run an extensive activity programme and support people to enjoy days out in the community too. By getting to know our resident we can offer activities that meet their different passions and interests.

Key Responsibilities

·  Meal Preparation & Service

·  Plan and prepare daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) for residents

·  Cater for special dietary requirements (e.g., diabetic, low-salt, vegetarian, allergies, texture-modified diets)

·  Ensure meals are appetising, well-presented, and served on time

·  Prepare meals for staff if required

·  Menu Planning

·  Create varied, seasonal menus in line with nutritional guidelines

·  Consult with residents and care staff about preferences and feedback

·  Adjust menus to accommodate cultural or religious needs

·  Food Safety & Hygiene

·  Comply with food hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP principles)

·  Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment

·  Monitor food storage, stock rotation, and temperature checks

·  Keep accurate records (cleaning schedules, fridge/freezer temps, etc.)

·  Stock Control

·  Order food supplies and manage kitchen inventory

·  Minimise waste and operate within budget

·  Check deliveries for quality and quantity

·  Health & Wellbeing Support

·  Work with care staff to understand residents’ nutritional needs

·  Support residents with dignity and respect during mealtimes

·  Be aware of issues like malnutrition, dehydration, or swallowing difficulties

What We Offer

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Competitive hourly pay + pension scheme
• Supportive, friendly working environment
• Company pension scheme