Care Home Chef

Howard Finley Ltd

Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 9 days

Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4JW, England

£13.5 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position available is for a Care Home Cook in Lutterworth, specializing in dementia care, with a pay rate of £13.50 per hour.
The role requires previous experience working in a care home kitchen or similar environment.
Key responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals, planning diets for residents, and maintaining kitchen safety standards.
Candidates must possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and have an understanding of elderly nutrition and dementia care needs.
The job offers a fixed rota with shifts primarily in the afternoons and mornings, with some flexibility for additional hours.

Care Home Cook - £13.50/hr - Dementia Care - Lutterworth

?? Location: Lutterworth?? Pay: £13.50 per hour?? Fixed Rota / Permanent Position

Join Our Compassionate Residential Dementia Care Home as a Cook!We are currently recruiting an experienced Care Home Cook to work in our warm and friendly residential care home in Lutterworth, specialising in dementia care for older adults. If you're passionate about food and have experience working in a care home kitchen, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook nutritious, home-cooked meals for elderly residents
Plan meals that meet dietary and nutritional requirements, including soft diets and specialist dementia diets
Follow food safety, hygiene, and allergen protocols
Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in line with CQC and Environmental Health standards
Work as part of a small, supportive team in a calm, caring environment

Shift Pattern (Two-Week Rota):

Week 1:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 2pm - 7pm
Friday: 6am - 2pm/3pm

Week 2:

Monday, Tuesday: 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday: 6am - 2pm/3pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 6am - 3pm

Some flexibility or additional hours may be offered to the right candidate.

Requirements:

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
Previous experience working as a Cook, Chef, Kitchen Assistant, or Catering Staff in a care home, residential home, or nursing home
Understanding of elderly nutrition, dementia care needs, and allergen awareness

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