Cook (Elderly Care)

4 weeks ago

Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team.

An opportunity exists for a Cook to join our team at Meadowcroft a home specialising in person-centred care of the elderly. Applicants will likely have experience of working in a similar environment, be enthusiastic, an effective communicator, have high standards, and be sensitive to the needs of the elderly.

Your role will include delivering personalised menu plans for service users, catering support for special events and functions at the home, all within the constraints of budget. You will be jointly responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the kitchen and support the Senior Cook and management with menu planning and food orders. Without a doubt a quality kitchen experience has positive benefits on the physical and mental wellbeing of our service users, something that we are very proud of at Meadowcroft.

The role is 18 hours per week. Core working hours are 8:00 to 14:00 3 days per week (Tuesday, Friday, & Sunday), with additional hours for baking, menu planning, food ordering and training supporting the other kitchen staff. An enhanced rate of pay is available for hours worked at weekends.

**We are looking for a person who**:

- can prepare meals, meeting all dietary requirements
- is able to follow individual care plans
- can be considerate & kind with residents and visitors
- will meet our kitchen cleaning schedules,
- will maintain hygiene, health and safety, infection prevention control, and fire safety requirements at all time
- working knowledge of 'Safer Food, Better Business' food hygiene standards
- is likely to hold a current Food and Hygiene Certificate or be willing to undertake training to obtain this
- is capable of menu planning, food ordering and monitoring stock levels
- has good time management
- can bring positive energy to work
- aspires to work with an innovative care business
- can work independently as well as part of a team
- has experience supervising and training other kitchen staff.

**In return, you can expect**:

- a salary of £11.83 per hour with a weekend enhancement
- enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- an annual bonus based on company performance
- the pro-rata equivalent of at least 29 days holiday (including bank holidays).
- a company pension scheme where eligible
- Group Life Insurance
- Income protection & Wellbeing Plan
- a collaborative and supportive induction process
- company sick pay (following a successful probation period)
- to both receive a £500 bonus if you refer a friend or ex colleague to work for Meadowcroft

**Our Values**:
Calmness
We enjoy the challenge of working in a demanding world with fluid situations but every decision is better when made by calm heads.

Respect
For colleagues, residents, clients, partners, investors and the communities that we work in. We give respect wherever we go and hope to earn it back.

Innovation
Ideas are encouraged at every turn in order to drive the efficiency and experience of the business.

Enhancement
From our products and services through to the quality of the portfolio we must be ready to improve and enhance to be best in class.

**What our staff say**:
**"such a lovely place to work”**

**"this is an amazing place to work at”**

**“ I am happy with everything especially evening out last Christmas time. I thought that was lovely and enjoyed it very much.”

  • Cook (Elderly Care)

    7 days ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Cook to join our team at...

  • Cook

    2 weeks ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Cook to join our team at...

  • Kitchen Assistant

    1 month ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Supper Cook to join our team at...

  • Cook - Cavell House Care Home

    1 week ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom Larchwood Care Homes Full time

    Cavell House Care Home in Shoreham-by-Sea are currently seeking a Cook to join our hardworking and dedicated team for 20 hours per week. Cavell house is a home offering residential nursing, respite and end of life care. The staff provides a high standard of personalized care 24 hours a day. The home is situated on Middle Road in Shoreham-by-Sea....

  • Cook - Cavell House Care Home

    1 day ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom Larchwood Care Homes Limited Full time

    Cavell House Care Home in Shoreham-by-Sea are currently seeking a Cook to join our hardworking and dedicated team for 20 hours per week. Cavell house is a home offering residential nursing, respite and end of life care. The staff provides a high standard of personalized care 24 hours a day. The home is situated on Middle Road in Shoreham-by-Sea....

  • Cook - Cavell House Care Home

    1 month ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom Larchwood Care Homes Limited Full time

    Cavell House Care Home in Shoreham-by-Sea are currently seeking a Cook to join our hardworking and dedicated team on a full or part time basis Cavell house is a home offering residential nursing, respite and end of life care. The staff provides a high standard of personalized care 24 hours a day. The home is situated on Middle Road in Shoreham-by-Sea....

  • Kitchen Assistant Supper Cook

    3 weeks ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Supper Cook to join our team at...

  • Kitchen Assistant Supper Cook

    1 week ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Supper Cook to join our team at...

  • Kitchen Assistant Supper Cook

    5 days ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Supper Cook to join our team at...

  • Kitchen Assistant Supper Cook

    1 week ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Supper Cook to join our team at...

  • Cook

    7 days ago

    Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom Manor Rest Home Ltd. Full time

    Part time cook required 5 mornings per week, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7.30am to 2.30pm, Thursday & Friday 7.30am to 10.30am. **The position is in a care home for the elderly therefore some understanding and empathy with the client base is essential. **You will be cooking for 18 to 20 people, serving breakfast and preparing lunch. The menu is mostly fairly...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom Helping Hands Home Care Full time

    Location: Brighton Since 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home. We don’t require you to have any previous care experience. All we need from you is a **full UK driving license** with access to **your own car** and the desire to care for others, we...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Care Assistant Night to join our...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Care Assistant to join our team...

  • Care Assistant

    3 days ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Care Assistant to join our team...

  • Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Care Assistant Night to join our...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team. An opportunity exists for a Care Assistant Night to join our...

  • Care Assistant

    2 days ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    **SDR Care** is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and we are committed to the** UK Living Wage Foundation**. We aim to continuously train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential within our collaborative and supportive team. An exciting opportunity has...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and we are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation. We aim to continuously train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential within our collaborative and supportive team. An exciting opportunity has become...

  • Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom SDR Full time

    **SDR Care** is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and we are committed to the** UK Living Wage Foundation**. We aim to continuously train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential within our collaborative and supportive team. An exciting opportunity has...