Cook

Hartwell Lodge Care Home in Fareham is looking for an experienced Cook to prepare exciting and nutritious food for our residents. The role requires you to work every Friday and every other weekend, and to cover holidays.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As the Cook you will be a part of the kitchen team under the instruction of the Kitchen Manager. You will work to create inspiring mealtimes for residents at the home, catering to all preferences and dietary requirements. You will need to enjoy interacting and communicating with the elderly as there will be regular contact with our residents. You will need to have up to date knowledge of food health and hygiene and it would be beneficial to have knowledge on fortified diets and soft diets, but we can train you on this if need be.

ABOUT YOU

Several years of experience in hospitality/catering is required

Level 2 Food & Hygiene is required

A City & Guilds Catering qualification would be ideal but is not a requirement

Passionate about food, local produce and fresh ingredients

Good level of English

A good team player

Excellent time management skills

Prioritising resident and relative needs and offering personalised menus when required

Honest and kind person who can work under pressure

Previous experience in a care home is beneficial

Salary: From £13.44 per hour