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The South Downs Residential Group is seeking a part-time Cook for their elderly care home in Petersfield, offering 16 hours of work per week with a focus on preparing nutritious meals for residents. Candidates should have a passion for food, reliability, and a commitment to high standards, with previous cooking experience in a similar setting being advantageous.
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Job Summary
The role involves preparing breakfast, lunch, light suppers, and baking cakes for residents while ensuring nutritional requirements are met.
South Downs Care offers a supportive, homely environment with values centered on kindness, dignity, respect, calmness, creativity, and responsibility.
Benefits include 29 days holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, structured induction, and an employee referral bonus program.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The South Downs Residential Group is seeking a part-time Cook for their elderly care home in Petersfield, offering 16 hours of work per week with a focus on preparing nutritious meals for residents. Candidates should have a passion for food, reliability, and a commitment to high standards, with previous cooking experience in a similar setting being advantageous.
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Salary
Base: £14.00 per hour (£14.50 weekends); Bonus/Equity: Employee referral bonus up to £500; Benefits: 29 days holiday, pension, training support
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Previous cooking experience required
Strong knowledge of food hygiene standards
Ability to work rotating shifts
Nice-to-have
Experience in care home or healthcare setting
Understanding of elderly nutrition needs
Passion for improving resident wellbeing through food