About Our Home
At Holmes House are a welcoming residential care home dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care for elderly residents, including those living with dementia and a range of health conditions.
Our home provides a safe, friendly and supportive environment where residents are encouraged to remain active, independent and involved in everyday life. We offer both short-term and long-term placements, tailoring our care and support to meet each resident’s individual needs.
We believe that care should be rewarding and enjoyable — not only for our residents, but for our staff too. We have a fun and varied activities programmedesigned to bring residents together, encourage participation and create meaningful moments every day.
Benefits of becoming our Cook:
This role offers great work life balance, with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day working week. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including;
- Hourly rates of pay ranging from £13.32to £13.85per hour dependent upon qualification level
- Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
- Fully funded DBS
- Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
- Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
Responsibilities of our Cook include:
- Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
- Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
- Planning menus in line with the preferences and requirements of our residents
- Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
- Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
- Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
- Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks
What we’re looking for in our Cook:
To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though this is not essential as Prime Life can support you with the training necessary for this role.
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Interim Cook employer: Prime Life
Prime Life in Fakenham, Norfolk is an excellent employer that prioritises compassionate care and employee well-being. With a supportive work culture, comprehensive training, and opportunities for personal growth, staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents with dementia. The flexible shift patterns and commitment to funding DBS checks further enhance the appeal of joining this dedicated team.
