At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals for residents while ensuring food safety standards.
- Company: Dolphin Homes, a caring and supportive residential care provider.
- Benefits: Earn £16.25 per hour, enjoy career growth, and access mental health support.
- Other info: Join a nurturing team that values dignity and respect for all.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through your passion for cooking.
- Qualifications: Experience in food preparation and knowledge of dietary needs essential.
Are you an experienced Cook with a passion for creating healthy, nutritious, and enjoyable meals? Dolphin Homes is looking for a talented Cook to join our team at Kingfisher Court, our residential care home based in North Baddesley, Southampton, where you will play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of the people we support.
What Will You Be Doing?
As Cook at Kingfisher Court, you will plan and prepare calorie-controlled meals for the individuals we support, working closely with our Head Chef to ensure a consistent, high-quality dining experience every day. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Planning and preparing nutritious, calorie-controlled meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Publishing meal plans ahead of time so residents and staff know what to expect
- Covering meal preparation on days when the Head Chef is not on rota
- Purchasing groceries and managing stock control and rotation wisely
- Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene and food safety standards
- Preparing meals in line with IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative)
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion for food and takes pride in preparing meals that are both enjoyable and tailored to individual dietary needs. You will need to demonstrate knowledge and experience in:
- Food preparation, with a focus on calorie-controlled menus
- Food hygiene and food safety control
- Wise purchasing, food storage, and stock rotation
- Delivering meals consistently against a set breakfast, lunch, and dinner timetable
- IDDSI experience and knowledge of this is essential
Why Dolphin Homes?
At Dolphin Homes, we believe in promoting dignity, respect, and independence for everyone we support. We are committed to creating a nurturing, person-centred environment and that starts with looking after our team.
Here is what we offer:
- Competitive rate of £16.25 per hour
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health First Aiders
- Critical illness cover and life assurance
- Blue Light Card discount scheme
- Paid DBS
- Long service awards
- Refreshments and casual dress
- Auto-enrolled pension scheme
Ready to Apply?
If you are a skilled Cook looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a genuine difference every day, click Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.
Cook in Harefield employer: DOLPHIN HOMES LIMITED
Dolphin Homes is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of both its staff and the individuals they support. With a strong commitment to fostering a nurturing work culture, employees benefit from comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a range of perks including a Blue Light Card and enhanced pay rates for experience. Located at Myrtle Cottage, our supportive environment allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those with learning and physical disabilities while enjoying a fulfilling and varied role.
