Cook

Harwich Full-Time No home office possible

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and creative Cook to join our Limecourt Care Home in Harwich. You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

Salary: £16.00 per hour
28 hours per week
Monday – Sunday. 7.30am-4.30pm

About the role:

As the Care Home Cook, you will be required to prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
Schedule weekly meal menus, paying attention to individual dietary requirements
Work with the Home Manager to ensure that ordering of stock is in line with budgetary requirements.
Work with healthcare professionals involved in the support of people living in our care homes to ensure meal plans and dietary requirements fall into individuals support plans and risk assessments.
Maintain quality assurance systems within the kitchen
Undertake supervision of other kitchen team members
Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to contamination and cross infection.
You will be involved in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect

What we are looking for from you:

Experience of cooking for large numbers
NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality
2 years’ experience in a catering environment
12 months experience in managing a kitchen
Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful

What we offer in return for your hard work:

28 Days holiday including bank holidays
Free on-site parking*
Enhancement to pay on bank holidays
Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
Comprehensive induction programme
Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
Paid uniform
Employee of the month – £100 for outstanding contribution
Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you

Cook employer: Excelcare Holdings

Excelcare is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive work environment at our Limecourt Care Home in Harwich. As part of our family-owned care home group, you will enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional growth through funded qualifications. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while being appreciated for your hard work and dedication.