Cook

Please note we are not currently providing sponsorhsip, all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

40 hours per week

At Linwood Care Home, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. Our team is passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels at home. We are currently seeking a talented and compassionate Cook to join our team and help us deliver nutritious and delicious meals to our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
• Plan menus in collaboration with the care home manager and dietitian.
• Ensure all meals are prepared in a hygienic and safe manner, adhering to food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering and stocking supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Assist in the development of special dietary menus for residents with specific health needs.
• Engage with residents to understand their food preferences and feedback.

Required knowledge & experience:

• Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate with Cater craft or similar award.
• Health & safety legislation including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) and food safety standards.
• Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a care home or similar setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient, with a genuine interest in working with elderly residents.

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Linwood in Thames Ditton is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 67 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. 

• There is free parking at Linwood 
• Linwood received a Top 20 Care Home Group award in 2018  
• We are a dementia friendly environment and take pride in promoting independence and person centred care 

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website  

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.  

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.  We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.