Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd
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Cook | Goodwins Hall Care Home
As a Cook at Goodwins Hall Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents.
About Goodwins Hall Care Home
Nestled in a quiet area at the bottom of Goodwins Road, our 76-bedroom care home is renowned for its beautiful fountain at the entrance.
With a reputation for high-quality care, our home offers an extensive activities schedule and exceptional facilities. Our dedicated and caring team strives to guarantee that all residents lead fulfilling and happy lives.
About The Role
The Cook will work alongside the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and Assistant Chefs to ensure that residential dining services remain at the highest possible standard of quality.
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- Salary: £13 per hour
- Contract: 0-hour (worked on a flexible rota, Monday–Sunday)
- Location: Goodwins Road, King’s Lynn, PE30 5PD
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure regulatory and statutory requirements are met and that company policies are adhered to.
- Mentor kitchen assistants to maintain top-tier service standards.
- Actively address audit findings (both internal and external) within required timescales.
- Maintain strict kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
Training, Skills & Experience Required
Key requirements include:
- Experience in a similar kitchen position.
- NVQ Level 2 in Food Hygiene (mandatory).
- Care environment familiarity (desirable).
- Strong communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
What We Can Offer
- Comprehensive onboarding and induction.
- Competitive pay, enhanced bank holiday rates, and 28 days annual leave.
- Free Blue Light Employee Discount Card.
- Refer-a-friend scheme.
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About Athena Care Homes
Athena Care Homes is a family-run business operating seven homes across East Anglia, including locations in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, King’s Lynn (West Norfolk), and Ipswich (Suffolk).
Our mission is to be the first choice for high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care, making a positive community impact.
With strong leadership, exceptional teams (covering care, clinical, hospitality, and activities), and a focus on passionate delivery, we ensure brilliant outcomes for those in our care.
Our values lie at the heart of everything we do. Apply now to join a truly supportive and rewarding team!
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