Care Home Cook in Birmingham

Care Through The Millennium are a well-established private residential care and supported living provider who offer support to vulnerable adults in a safe, nurturing and person-centred environment. We are committed to delivering high standards of care and recognise that nutrition plays a vital role in the health, wellbeing and quality of life of the people we support.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Care Home Cook to join our team at our home in Hollywood, South Birmingham. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals while working in a caring and supportive setting.

To be responsible for the day to day running of the busy care home kitchen ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements and company policy.

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for the homes service users ensuring their individual dietary needs are met.

• To liaise with the service users to develop a nutritious menu which takes into account their individual needs (including Allergens) and preferences and which offers choice.
• Prepare, cook and serve the meals, ensuring food is cooked and stored and labelled in line with food safety legislative requirements.
• Communicate and support the service users with dignity and respect.
• To ensure that all areas of the kitchen are kept clean and hygienic at all times following the cleaning schedule.
• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory control and ordering supplies as needed.
• To ensure efficient rotation of stock and that food is in date and correctly stored and labelled.
• Ensure that fridge, freezer, and food temperatures are tested and recorded daily in line with company policy.
• Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturers recommended guidelines.
• Follow the Safer Food, Better Business for food safety guidance.
• Report all breakages, health and safety concerns, potential hazards and maintenance requirements.
• Report accidents and incidents.
• To be aware of and abide by the company policies regarding infection control and personal hygiene.

Hours: 28 hours per week

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, prepare and serve nutritious and varied meals to the service users in accordance with the menu.
• Experience of cooking for people with dietary requirements including allergens.
• Preparing and cooking meals on a large scale.
• Able to remain calm in emergencies and take appropriate action.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work with the minimum of supervision using own initiative.
• Receive and carry out instructions from senior staff.
• Respect peoples rights and dignity and awareness of the importance of safeguarding practices.

• Excellent opportunities for career development, including Leader in Adult Care Qualification.
• Eligible for a Blue Light Discount Card.
• Rewards scheme - discounted supermarket shopping vouchers & cashback deals.
• Employee assistance scheme.
• Paid induction training.
• Pension scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a cook to utilise and develop their knowledge and skills and with an organisation that has a proven track record in supporting their team members to develop their career in a caring and supportive environment.

Due to the nature of the role, a DBS disclosure is required for this position.