Assistant Cook (Nursing Home, no evening shifts)

About the role

Hours: 38 hours per week Shift pattern: 4 shifts per week, 7am - 5.30pm with a 60 minute unpaid break per shift, Requirement to work alternative weekends Pay: £13.75 per hour with annual review Reporting to: Head Cook Role Overview We are seeking a reliable and motivated Assistant Cook to support our kitchen team in delivering high-quality meals. The successful candidate will assist with food preparation, maintain excellent hygiene standards, and ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities - Assist in preparing, cooking, and presenting meals in line with set menus and standards including IDSSI (modified diets) - Support the Head Cook with daily kitchen operations - Prepare ingredients (washing, chopping, portioning, etc.) - Ensure all food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety regulations - Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, equipment, and work areas - Assist with stock control, including checking deliveries and rotating stock - Follow health and safety procedures at all times - Contribute to maintaining a positive and efficient working environment Benefits - Real Living Wage Employer - Excellent rates of pay - Hourly rate of £13.75 per hour - Enhanced pay for bank holidays. - Paid DBS. - During a shift of 8 hours or more a nutritious meal will be available. - Comprehensive Induction programme with ‘Buddy’ support for all new staff. - Funded training with access to Flexebee e-learning platform. - Specialist training available to all staff - Funded diploma courses (health and social care levels 2 & 3). - Well-being champion based in the home (listening service). - Free onsite Parking. - Rewarding Career and options for career progression - Discounted bus pass scheme (Trent Barton bus) - Cycle to work scheme - Access to apply for a Blue Light card which offers savings on various high street and grocery stores. - Company pension scheme. - Overtime availability across the group of nursing homes. Company Overview Church Farm Care are a group of five nursing homes based in Nottinghamshire delivering specialist, compassionate care that feels like home, focused, expert-led, family centred and continuously evolving. We aim to bring out the best in staff and people living with dementia and recruit people who are genuinely caring and positive. We strive to deliver an outstanding service, together we create a place that feels like home – supportive, inclusive and committed to compassionate, person-centred care. Join us and make a difference at Church Farm Care. # Adult social care recruitment

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