Details:
- Salary: £12.71 - 13.10 - Hour
- Location: Blackpool Lancashire
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
As a Cook within the nursing home, you'll be responsible for preparing nutritious, home‑cooked meals that meet the needs of elderly residents, including those with specific dietary requirements.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Plan and create varied, nutritional menus tailored to residents' needs and preferences.
Adapt meals for special diets (e.g. allergies, texture-modified diets, cultural needs)
Maintain food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards (HACCP, COSHH)
Order stock, control supplies and minimise waste
Support or supervise kitchen staff where required
Cater for events and activities (e.g. birthdays, seasonal events)
???? About the Candidate
Previous cooking experience (care home experience desirable)
Knowledge of food safety & nutrition
Ability to work in a resident-focused, caring environment
Good organisation, teamwork and communication skills
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