Cook

Cook – Catalina Care Centre

35 hours per week.

We are recruiting for a reliable and experienced cook to join our busy kitchen and team. A person who has high standards in quality and presentation, delivering the very best nutritional meals.

You will be able to work within budgets as set by the home manager. Our residents enjoy good old‑fashioned home cooking – Sunday roasts, jam sponge or crumble with custard, and we make a special effort to celebrate birthdays with a range of cakes and sponges.

If you have a passion for cooking and for the elderly and would like to join a supportive and inclusive team then this could be the role for you! The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS / PVG check.

• To prepare and serve meals and beverages as required.
• To work in accordance with the home's policies.
• To carry out kitchen duties ensuring a high standard of hygiene at all times.
• To use resources effectively and order food.
• Report any issues or matters raised by service users concerning catering to the Care Centre Manager.
• Attend mandatory and in‑house training as required.
• Understand COSHH.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene records as required.

• Minimum qualification NVQ Level 2 or 706/2 in Catering, Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge of textured and modified diets.
• Experience in a care, hospital or commercial kitchen setting is advantageous but not essential – full training can be provided.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to relate to residents in a kind and courteous manner.
• Will be subject to an enhanced DBS / PVG check.

• Supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications – “learn while you earn!”.
• 4‑weekly pay periods.
• Full training given.
• Paid induction and shadow shifts.
• E‑Learning incentive scheme.
• Paid holiday.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
• Rewards scheme for all staff.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.
• Part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK.
• The chance to change lives.