Cook

Hatzfeld Care Limited; East Midlands, Greater Lincolnshire, Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in the East Midlands is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents with varying needs. The ideal candidate will ensure food safety standards, cater to special dietary requirements, and maintain a high hygiene rating. Experience is preferred but not essential. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14–£14.50 with additional benefits, including meals provided and a company pension.

Benefits

Mileage paid over 5 miles

Life insurance

Company pension

Meals provided

24/7 free counselling service

On site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining a 5-star food hygiene rating is ideal.
• Ability to respond to residents' dietary needs and requests.
• Capacity to prepare food and cook in a hygienic manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare residents’ meals considering special dietary needs.
• Maintain standards of food preparation as per regulations.
• Contribute to serving food and other reasonable duties.

Skills

Confidence in lone working

Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment

Understanding of safe food practices

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

At Hatzfeld we provide residential care for adults with varying needs such as Asperger's, Schizophrenia or eating disorders to age‑related illnesses or Dementia. A person‑centred care plan is produced tailored to each individual's specific needs.

The cook will prepare residents’ meals and maintain a well‑balanced nutritious diet, taking into consideration special dietary needs and requirements as set out in Residents Care Plans and menu choices. They will maintain a high standard of food preparation and implement the requirements set out by the Environment Health and Local Authority for the Home, the Food Safety Act 1990, and the Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2005. Personal appearance must be of an acceptable level. Uniform will be provided and must be worn; hair covered or tied back. Sensible enclosed non‑slip shoes must be worn.

Requirements

• Must be confident to lone work
• Experience in maintaining a 5* food hygiene rating is ideal but not essential
• An understanding of safe food better business and working inline to this
• To hold a suitable food and hygiene certificate, ideal but not essential
• To prepare food and cook in a hygienic manner. Help come up with ideas for meals and mealtimes
• To be aware of the residents' dietary needs and respond to their comments and requests in respect of the menu
• To ensure that all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention paid to perishable goods
• To contribute in the serving of food
• To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking procedures

Benefits

• Mileage paid over 5 miles (up to 50 miles per day)
• Life insurance
• Company pension in place
• Meals provided
• 24/7 free counselling service
• On site car park
• Monthly staff bonuses
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

Between 27 hours and 36 hours per week on a rolling rota.

£14‑£14.50 per hour (based on experience)