At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook daily meals, catering for modified diets and special events.
- Company: Curaa is a family-run, community-driven care provider with award-winning homes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, refer a friend scheme, and monthly achievement awards.
- Other info: Curaa has been growing since 2019 across the South and Southwest of England.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives through nutritious, well-presented meals.
- Qualifications: Must be a strong communicator, energetic, and adaptable to change.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Deliver food service of high quality within the home, and also with meal service to the residents. Prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and staff. Also plan, prepare and cater for modified diets and special events such as birthdays, ensuring the highest quality and presentation of the food served and making sure the residents are happy with the service delivered in the home.
Demonstrate the uppermost standards in cleanliness, food safety and hygiene in the kitchen area, including all equipment and appliances, adhering to all regulatory and statutory requirements and company policies and procedures. Clean and take care of equipment used to carry out tasks, such as utensils, plates, etc, and report any need for maintenance or replacement to the Catering Manager. Be organised and good at keeping records as well as able to follow recipes.
What we are looking for:
- Someone who understands kitchen processes, nutrition, and a wide range of dietary needs, and who can deliver care through the food they prepare.
- You will ensure every meal supports our residents’ dignity, comfort, and individuality while following safe and efficient kitchen practices.
- Whether you are adapting menus for specialised diets, preparing meals for residents with swallowing difficulties, or offering reassurance to someone who feels anxious at mealtimes, you will prioritise their well-being above anything else.
- Through nutritious, well-presented dishes and a calm, person-centred approach, you help create a homely dining experience that truly makes a difference.
Requirements:
- A team player who engages well with others.
- Strong communicator and influencer.
- Energetic and hard-working.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Passionate about offering superior services and wanting to make a difference.
- A glass half-full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook.
About Curaa:
Curaa is a family-run, community-driven care provider with award-winning homes and a compassionate team that provides person-centred care. Having launched in 2019, Curaa has grown its footprint across the South and Southwest of England and plans to continue this journey in the future. Our commitment to excellence is driven by our core values of respect, integrity, community, and learning.
- Respect: We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect.
- Integrity: We commit to ethical practices.
- Community: We support each other and achieve common goals.
- Learning: We foster a culture of continuous learning.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary.
- Refer a Friend scheme – £250 (Nurses); £150 (all other roles).
- Enhancements of up to 1.5x salary for some bank holidays.
- Enhancements for NVQs and years of service.
- Monthly Achievement awards.
Cook -CC in Kenn employer: Curaa Group
Curaa offers a competitive base salary and enhancements for NVQs and years of service. Located in the South and Southwest of England, the team is committed to person-centred care and continuous learning, fostering a supportive community environment.
