RJS RESOURCING LTD
Cook - Care Home
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RJS Resourcing is recruiting on behalf of an established residential care home in Penzance for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a friendly team preparing fresh, nutritious, and enjoyable meals for residents. You will play an important part in making mealtimes a positive experience while ensuring individual dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences are carefully followed.
Package
- £14.21 per hour starting salary
- Company pension
- Free or discounted food
- Free on-site parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive and welcoming working environment
- Opportunities for future progression
Working hours are on a rota basis 8am-8pm three days a week, working every other weekend.
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The Role
As The Cook, Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Preparing and cooking nutritious, well-presented meals
- Following agreed menus and maintaining consistent quality
- Preparing snacks, refreshments, and alternative meal options
- Adapting meals for allergies, modified-texture diets, and other individual requirements
- Working closely with care staff to understand residents’ dietary needs and preferences
- Plating and serving meals to a high standard
- Completing stock checks and rotating ingredients correctly
- Maintaining accurate kitchen and food-safety records
- Keeping the kitchen, equipment, and storage areas clean and organised
- Following food hygiene, infection-control, and health-and-safety procedures
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About You
To Be Considered For This Position, You Should
- Have previous kitchen, cooking, or catering experience
- Understand food preparation and hygiene standards
- Be organised and able to work efficiently during busy periods
- Have a reliable, positive, and flexible approach
- Work well independently and as part of a wider care team
- Take pride in preparing meals that people genuinely enjoy
Experience within a care home or preparing meals for specialist diets, allergies, or swallowing difficulties would be beneficial. However, additional training can be provided.
An appropriate DBS check will be required for this position.
Apply today through RJS Resourcing for further information and immediate consideration.
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