North Baddesley
Cook Residential Care - North Baddesley, Southampton - Kingfisher Court£16.25 per hour - Kingfisher Court, North Baddesley, Southampton (SO16) | PermanentAre you an experienced Cook with a passion for creating healthy, nutritious, and enjoyable meals? Dolphin Homes is looking for a talented Cook to join our team at Kingfisher Court , our residential care home based in North Baddesley, Southampton , where you will play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of the people we support.What Will You Be Doing? As Cook at Kingfisher Court, you will plan and prepare calorie-controlled meals for the individuals we support, working closely with our Head Chef to ensure a consistent, high-quality dining experience every day.Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:Planning and preparing nutritious, calorie-controlled meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinnerPublishing meal plans ahead of time so residents and staff know what to expectCovering meal preparation on days when the Head Chef is not on rotaPurchasing groceries and managing stock control and rotation wiselyEnsuring full compliance with food hygiene and food safety standardsPreparing meals in line with IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative)What Are We Looking For? We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion for food and takes pride in preparing meals that are both enjoyable and tailored to individual dietary needs. You will need to demonstrate knowledge and experience in:Food preparation, with a focus on calorie-controlled menusFood hygiene and food safety controlWise purchasing, food storage, and stock rotationDelivering meals consistently against a set breakfast, lunch, and dinner timetableIDDSI experience and knowledge of this is essentialWhy Dolphin Homes? At Dolphin Homes, we believe in promoting dignity, respect, and independence for everyone we support. We are committed to creating a nurturing, person-centred environment and that starts with looking after our team.Here is what we offer:Competitive rate of £16.25 per hourCareer development and progression opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health First AidersCritical illness cover and life assuranceBlue Light Card discount schemePaid DBSLong service awardsRefreshments and casual dressAuto-enrolled pension schemeReady to Apply? If you are a skilled Cook looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a genuine difference every day, click Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or accommodate visa switches for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ