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

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