Cooks - weekend

The Role As our Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, home-cooked meals that cater to a range of dietary needs and preferences. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook meals according to a set menu or residents' needs Work with the team to create varied, nutritious menus with seasonal ingredients Ensure all meals are presented to a high standard Maintain food hygiene and safety standards in accordance with current regulations (e.g. HACCP, Food Safety Act) Manage stock levels and place orders as needed Cater for special dietary requirements (e.g. modified meals, diabetic-friendly, allergen-aware etc.) Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards Work collaboratively with care and support staff to ensure residents' preferences are met What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Cook or Chef, ideally in a care or healthcare setting Understanding of dietary needs of older people and/or those with medical conditions Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations Relevant Food Hygiene qualifications (Level 2 or higher preferred) Compassionate, patient, and respectful attitude Ability to work independently and manage time effectively Reliable and flexible, including availability for weekend or holiday shifts The candidate needs to be trained to IDDSI. What We Offer A warm, supportive team environment Regular working hours Ongoing training and professional development Pension scheme Parking on site How to Apply If you're passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Pay: £13.00 per hour Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Mold CH7 1QS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: Cooking: 3 years (preferred) Work Location: In person