We are looking for an experienced and
creative Cook to join our The Willows Care
Home in Great Linford, Milton Keynes. You will become part
of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional,
and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences
for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability
and support will make a difference every day.
Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34
years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a
range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental
health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and
in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:
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Salary: £14.00 per hour
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45 hours a week (minus unpaid breaks)
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Monday - Sunday. You will be required to work alternate weekends.
About the role:
- As the Cook, you will be required to prepare and cook nutritious
meals using fresh ingredients.
- Schedule weekly meal menus, paying attention to individual dietary requirements
- Work with the Home Manager to ensure that ordering of stock is in
line with budgetary requirements.
- Work with healthcare professionals involved in the support of
people living in our care homes to ensure meal plans and dietary
requirements fall into individuals support plans and risk assessments.
- Maintain quality assurance systems within the kitchen
- Undertake supervision of other kitchen team members
- Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food
Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to
contamination and cross infection.
- You will be involved in meaningful activities with the people
living in our care home as well as always promoting independence,
choice, dignity, and respect
What we are looking for from you:
- Experience of cooking
- NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality
- 2 years’ experience in a catering environment
- 12 months experience in managing a kitchen
- Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful
What we offer in return for your hard work:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Free on-site parking*
- Enhancement to pay on bank holidays
- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
- DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
- Paid uniform
- Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
- Team appreciation week
*Terms and Conditions apply
If you are interested in the position, please apply online
today – we look forward to hearing from you.