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Job Description: Weekend Cook

Position: Weekend Cook
Working Days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Location: Care Home
Reports To: Home Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, compassionate, and experienced Weekend Cook to prepare nutritious, well\-balanced meals for care home residents. The successful candidate will work every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard while meeting individual dietary, cultural, and medical requirements. The role requires maintaining excellent food hygiene standards and contributing to a welcoming dining experience for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, evening meals, and snacks in accordance with planned menus.


• Cater for special dietary requirements, including allergies, texture\-modified diets, diabetic, vegetarian, and other medically prescribed diets.


• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served safely in line with food hygiene regulations.


• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.


• Monitor food stock, rotate supplies, and minimise food waste.


• Record food temperatures and complete all required kitchen documentation.


• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and report any faults promptly.


• Follow infection prevention and health and safety procedures at all times.


• Work collaboratively with care staff to meet residents' nutritional needs and preferences.


• Provide a positive dining experience by presenting meals attractively and responding to resident feedback where appropriate.

• Previous experience as a cook, preferably within a care home, healthcare, or catering environment.


• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling practices.


• Understanding of special dietary requirements and nutrition for older adults.


• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.


• Good communication and teamwork skills.


• Reliable, punctual, and compassionate approach.

• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).


• Experience working with elderly or vulnerable adults.


• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards relating to nutrition and catering.

• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.


• Shift times as agreed with the employer.


• Flexibility to provide additional cover when required may be advantageous.

• Excellent cooking skills.


• Strong organisational abilities.


• Attention to detail.


• Ability to remain calm under pressure.


• Friendly, caring, and respectful attitude towards residents.


• Commitment to delivering high\-quality meals and maintaining a safe kitchen environment.

Benefits:

• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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