Cook for Care Homes

COOK – TO COVER BANK SHIFTS

Location: Harrow
Agency: Tezlom
Pay Rate: £14 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Bank Shifts

About the Role

Tezlom is currently looking for an experienced Cook to cover flexible bank shifts at care homes in Harrow, London area

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Cook or Chef who has worked in a care, nursing or similar setting and is confident preparing meals that meet the individual dietary requirements of residents

Key Responsibilities

* Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for residents

* Following menus and ensuring meals are prepared to the required standards

* Adhering to residents’ individual dietary requirements and preferences

* Preparing meals for residents with specific dietary needs and modified diets where required

* Carrying out regular stock and inventory checks

* Monitoring food supplies and informing the appropriate person when stock needs replenishing

* Ensuring food is stored correctly and safely

* Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety

* Following food safety and health & safety procedures at all times

* Keeping kitchen and food preparation areas clean, organised and well maintained

* Working effectively as part of the care home team

* Being able to work independently and as part of a team

Essential Requirements

* Previous experience working as a Cook or Chef

* Experience within a care home, nursing home, hospital, school, nursery or similar setting

* Experience preparing meals in line with individual dietary requirements

* Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food preparation

* Enhanced DBS Check – must already have one or be willing to complete one

* Food Hygiene Training Certificate or be willing to complete one

* Safeguarding Training Certificate or be willing to complete one

* Ability to carry out stock and inventory checks

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

* Ability to work effectively as part of a team

* Reliable and flexible to cover bank shifts

* Good communication and organisational skills

What Tezlom Offers

* £14

* Flexible bank shifts

* Opportunities to work across care homes in Harrow

* Support from the Tezlom team

* Potential for ongoing shifts depending on availability and service requirements

Interested?

If you are an experienced Cook or Chef looking for flexible bank work in Harrow and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you

Apply today with your CV and a member of the Tezlom team will be in touch
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed