Care Home Cook

4 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Excelcare Holdings Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Cook to join our team at The Willows Care Home in Great Linford, Milton Keynes. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality meal experiences for our residents.

As a Cook at Excelcare Holdings, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious meals using fresh ingredients. You will work closely with our Home Manager to ensure that meal menus are scheduled and ordered in line with budgetary requirements.

You will also be responsible for maintaining quality assurance systems within the kitchen, supervising other kitchen team members, and ensuring that all food safety and hygiene standards are met.

In addition to your culinary skills, you will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with our residents, their families, and our healthcare professionals.

What We Are Looking For
  • Experience of cooking in a catering environment
  • NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality
  • 2 years' experience in a kitchen management role
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary: £13.40 per hour
  • 45 hours per week (minus unpaid breaks)
  • Monday - Sunday, with alternate weekends
  • 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking
  • Enhancement to pay on bank holidays
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • DBS certificate paid by Excelcare
  • Comprehensive induction programme
  • Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme
  • Paid uniform
  • Employee of the month award

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