We are looking for a passionate and experienced Cook to join a friendly team at our Clients 24-bed nursing home in Tamworth. You will play an essential role in providing nutritious, well-balanced meals for our residents, many of whom have specific dietary needs.
You’ll be responsible for planning and preparing freshly cooked meals, ensuring high standards of hygiene, presentation, and food safety at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals following agreed menus and residents’ dietary requirements.
- Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment in line with food hygiene regulations.
- Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure residents’ individual preferences are met.
- Order and manage kitchen stock efficiently, minimizing waste.
- Support and mentor kitchen assistants when needed.
About You
- Previous experience as a cook or chef, ideally within a care or healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, dietary needs, and portion control.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Level 2 (or higher) Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality food and service to older people.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and annual leave entitlement.
- Supportive and welcoming work environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Free on-site parking
If you’re a caring and dedicated cook who takes pride in creating wholesome, comforting meals, we’d love to hear from you. Apply or email your CV to Jack@nurseseekers.co.uk
At Nurse Seekers WE ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN YOU
Strange as it seems, there are companies that compete with us that are less interested in people than in process (and profit), that substitute quantity for quality, that think a nifty database can replace skills, experience and judgment.
Here's what you can expect in your dealings with our company:
• We will never send your CV without your prior consent.
• A truly confidential service.
• Honest and open appraisal of what we can do for you.
• We will always do our very best to help you.
• Up to date industry knowledge.
• We will make every effort to find you the position YOU want.
• An understanding attitude.
• Prompt help with any queries.
• Help and assistance, from your first call to us, right up to start date.
• Polite, friendly and courteous service at all times.
This is our Pledge to YOU!
At Nurse Seekers WE ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN YOU
Strange as it seems, there are companies that compete with us that are less interested in people than in process (and profit), that substitute quantity for quality, that think a nifty database can replace skills, experience and judgment.
Here's what you can expect in your dealings with our company:
• We will never send your CV without your prior consent.
• A truly confidential service.
• Honest and open appraisal of what we can do for you.
• We will always do our very best to help you.
• Up to date industry knowledge.
• We will make every effort to find you the position YOU want.
• An understanding attitude.
• Prompt help with any queries.
• Help and assistance, from your first call to us, right up to start date.
• Polite, friendly and courteous service at all times.
This is our Pledge to YOU!