Cook post at Sherwood House, a registered care home for 19 older residents, run by Nottingham Community Housing Association. The job centres on planning and preparing nutritious meals that suit each resident's tastes and dietary needs, including special occasions, alongside managing stock, orders and kitchen equipment. The 25-hour role runs lunch and dinner shifts every day of the year, including weekends and bank holidays, with a practical test at interview. Visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Plan meals a week in advance in consultation with residents
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' preferences and dietary needs
- Prepare meals for special occasions and cultural celebrations
- Lead the daily lunch and dinner service
- Introduce new ideas and variety into menus, after consulting residents
- Maintain food hygiene and safety standards at all times
- Manage stock, food orders and kitchen equipment
- Support and be supported by kitchen assistants and volunteers
- Respond flexibly to feedback from residents
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of preparing meals for large groups
Skills & knowledge
- High standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and personal presentation
- Understanding of nutrition and of meals for dietary needs
- Customer-focused approach and ability to build positive relationships with older people
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
Other
- Organised, reliable and flexible
- Committed, open and honest
- Willing to work weekends, bank holidays and occasional training at Head Office in Clifton
Nice to have
- Experience in hospitality or catering
- Driving licence
What’s offered
- 36.5 days annual leave pro rata including bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities
- Welcoming, inclusive and diverse workplace culture
- Ongoing support from experienced and dedicated colleagues
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
