Cook
Gold Care Homes
Apply to this job Headington, Oxford, GB Until 10/6/2026 First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of all matters concerning the Home, Clients, staff and related work.
- To purchase fresh foods daily, from local suppliers. To order frozen foods weekly from nominated suppliers.
- To check regularly that supplier prices are competitive.
- To account for all monies issued and receipts obtained.
- To prepare menus as agreed with Manager.
- To prepare nutritional food to a high standard taking into account any special dietary requirements.
- To ensure that kitchen staff clear dishes quickly and tidily.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
- To conduct all procedures within the home with due regard to the food hygiene, to promote choice and independence, to contribute to the quality and of care and lifestyle afforded to each resident. To follow Health and Safety legislation, Emergency and Fire procedures.
- Report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment or any potential hazard to the Manager.
- Adhere to all Group policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
- Undertake other duties as necessary.
- Attend training courses and sessions as required. Taking responsibility for ones own development by seeking opportunities and sharing aspirations with others.
About this role
Summary
Prepare nutritious meals, manage kitchen hygiene, and ensure safety and dietary compliance.
Job title
Cook
Experience level
none
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
On-site in Headington, Oxford, GB; no remote work allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
food hygienemenu planningfood safetycleanliness
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
nutritionfood safetymenu planningfood hygiene
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site