Job Description
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About the Role
As a valued member of our kitchen team, you’ll prepare freshly cooked, nutritious meals that are tailored to the individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements of our residents. Working closely with colleagues across the home, you’ll help create an enjoyable dining experience that residents look forward to each day.
Contract: Part-Time / Permanent)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 3 Shifts per week
Hourly Rate: £14.75 per hour
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Cook or Chef, ideally within a care home, healthcare, hospitality or large-scale catering environment.
- A good understanding of food hygiene legislation, allergens and nutritional requirements.
- Experience of preparing IDDSI texture-modified meals, or a willingness to undertake training in IDDSI standards.
- Knowledge of HACCP procedures and safe food handling practices.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- A genuine passion for preparing high-quality, home-cooked meals that enhance residents’ health, wellbeing and quality of life.
- A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work, including weekends and bank holidays as part of the rota.
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a variety of fresh, nutritious meals to a consistently high standard.
- Cater for individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences and therapeutic diets.
- Prepare meals and drinks in accordance with IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) standards, ensuring residents requiring texture-modified diets receive safe, appetising and nutritionally balanced meals.
- Assist in planning varied, seasonal menus that reflect residents’ preferences while promoting balanced nutrition.
- Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation and food presentation.
- Comply with all Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety legislation and maintain accurate kitchen records.
- Monitor kitchen stock levels, place orders, rotate stock effectively and minimise food waste.
- Work collaboratively with care, nursing, housekeeping and management teams to ensure an outstanding dining experience for every resident.
- Support and encourage junior kitchen staff where appropriate, promoting a positive and professional team culture.
What We Offer
- 30 contracted hours per week
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Career progression within the Holmwood Holdings group
- A friendly, supportive and welcoming working environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives every single day
Why Join Us?
At Quinton House and Gardens Nursing Home, we’re proud to provide exceptional, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment. Our kitchen is at the heart of daily life, creating meals that bring people together, encourage social interaction and provide comfort to our residents.
Whether you’re preparing a traditional Sunday roast, baking a resident’s favourite dessert, or carefully following IDDSI guidance to ensure safe dining for someone with swallowing difficulties, your skills will have a direct impact on our residents’ happiness, dignity and wellbeing.
If you’re looking for a rewarding culinary role where your work is genuinely appreciated and every meal makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Full Time Cook
Cook with Purpose. Make Every Meal Matter.
At Quinton House and Gardens Nursing Home, we know that mealtimes are about so much more than food. They provide comfort, create conversation, spark cherished memories, and play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our residents.
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Cook to join our dedicated kitchen team. If you take pride in preparing delicious, nutritious meals and want a rewarding role where your work genuinely makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
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