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Cook – Full-Time Position Care Home: Orchard Blythe Hours: 14 hours per week Salary: £13.45 per hour
About The Role
We are recruiting for a Cook to join our Hospitality Team at Runwood Homes. As a Cook with us, you’ll deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals in a supportive environment, without long shifts or extreme pressures. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate professionals who are committed to high-quality, person-centred hospitality for our residents.
Benefits Of Working With Runwood Homes
- 28 days paid holiday
- Weekly pay
- Pension scheme with company contributions
- Blue Light Discount Card, offering discounts on travel, dining, leisure, and entertainment
- Employee Assistance Programme (included for immediate family members)
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Free DBS check and professional uniform
- Funded NVQs (Level 2) with full support
- Career progression opportunities with vacancies promoted internally
- Free on-site parking
- Employee of the Month awards
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards across all stages of food preparation, ensuring resident well-being and satisfaction.
- Ensure meal preparation and serving align with menu requirements, company standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Comply with Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006.
- Deliver consistent meal quality in terms of presentation, taste, and nutrition.
- Manage portion control to minimise waste and reduce food costs.
- Accommodate individual dietary needs (e.g., high/low calorie, low sugar) through adapted recipes or specialised menus.
- Maintain safe, healthy, and efficient working environments, including sanitation and hazard monitoring.
- Ensure proper storage, rotation, and ordering of food and supplies.
- Monitor stock levels, implement effective inventory rotation, and place orders as required.
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Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven experience as a cook or within a catering environment.
- A solid understanding of:
- Special dietary requirements and nutritional needs.
- meal planning, portion control, and waste management.
- Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (essential).
- NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality, Food Preparation & Cooking, or equivalent (advantageous).
- Ability to adapt recipes to meet diverse resident preferences and health conditions.
- Committed to maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards.
- Positive attitude and strong customer service orientation.
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About Runwood Homes
Founded in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential, dementia, and nursing care across the UK, with 59+ care homes. Our mission is to celebrate residents’ lives through personalised, high-quality care.
- Commitment to staff growth: Invests in internal, external, and e-learning opportunities.
- Pioneering dementia care innovation: Continuous advocacy for new standards in dementia care.
- Safeguarding commitment: Strong safer recruitment processes in place for all roles.
Selected applicants will undergo validations such as DBS checks to ensure safeguarding compliance.
How to Apply
Complete our short online application form at [application link] or visit Orchard Blythe to register your interest—our team will assist you in person.
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