Atrium Healthcare is seeking a cook with previous experience within a care home setting to support our client based in Goole. The ideal candidate will have a drive and passion cooking nutritious and delicious meals for our clients' residents as well as leading a small kitchen team. We believe that great food is an essential part of residents' well-being, and as a cook you will play a vital role in ensuring they receive nutritious, appetising meals whilst meeting varying dietary requirements of residents.

The job role will entail the following tasks:
Complete a food shop. (Site will confirm if needed)
Planning a weekly hot food menu, to include a vegetarian/vegan option (must ask service users for opinions on meals they enjoy)
Preparing delicious, high-quality food
Listening and acting on feedback
Kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Proven experience as a Cook in a similar setting (preferably in a care home, hospital, or senior living facility).
Knowledge of nutrition and special dietary requirements for the elderly.
Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team and communicate effectively.
Compassionate, patient, and attentive to the needs of the residents.
Flexibility to work on weekends and holidays, as needed.
Relevant culinary qualifications are a plus but not mandatory.

In return the company will offer you:
Free fully comprehensive training and development support
Ongoing training opportunities
Staff recognition awards
Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals
Weekly Pay
Flexible working pattern
Friendly on call team, 24/7
Pension scheme
Free uniform
Access to all permanent vacancies

As an agency staff member, you will have the flexibility with working hours whilst also benefiting from competitive rates of pay and opportunities for ongoing training. We understand the importance of work-life balance and we want our staff to remain positive and motivated - most importantly happy.

Atrium is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to international and local employment laws and regulations. All open positions offered by Atrium are subject to specific job requirements, however, we endeavour to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion, or age.

If this position is of interest for you then please apply!

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