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Date Added: Wed 04/06/2025

CARE HOME COOK

Faversham, UK
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Company: HOWARD FINLEY LTD

Job Type: Permanent, PartTime

Salary: £13.00 - £13.50 per hour

Care Home Cook - Part Time (Residential & Nursing Home)

Location: FavershamContract: Part-time - 28 hours per weekHourly Rate: £13.00 - £13.50Shifts: 3 shifts one week, 4 the next (alternate weekends)Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Are you a cook or chef looking for a rewarding role in elderly care?Join our supportive residential and nursing home in Faversham, where you'll prepare nourishing meals for elderly residents, including those living with dementia. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who takes pride in creating comforting, nutritious food that truly makes a difference.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare home-cooked, balanced meals to meet a variety of dietary needs

  • Cater for special diets such as diabetic, low salt, and soft foods

  • Order and manage kitchen stock within budget

  • Maintain food hygiene and kitchen safety standards at all times

  • Keep accurate records of cleaning, food temperatures, and stock levels

  • Liaise with care teams to understand residents' nutritional needs and preferences

Requirements:
  • A relevant cooking qualification

  • Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

  • Previous care home or healthcare catering experience is helpful but not essential

  • Confidence in preparing meals for older people and those with specific dietary requirements

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Apply now by sending your CV - we'd love to hear from you!
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