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    • Dovehaven Lodge Nursing Home, Tag Lane, Preston.
    • 20hour contract, two days a week 7am- 6pm on a rota basis with every other weekend availability requited.
    • Opportunities across a wide range of catering environments.
    • Support from a specialist catering and hospitality recruitment team.
    • Right to work in the UK.
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    • You’ll be working in contract catering environments such as schools, canteens, care homes, prisons, and catering venues.
    • Great rates of pay – from £18 per hour.
    • Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time.
    • Pay rate: £12.75 p/h (21+).
    • Serve food and beverages to staff or visitors in the Kettle House.
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    • Please note, you will be required to complete a DBS Standard (free of charge) for this position.
    • Clean and maintain all work surfaces and dining areas.
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    • Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a gastro pub, restaurant or hotel at sous or senior sous chef level is essential, as well as a positive and…
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    • Contract type: 40 hours per week.
    • Preparing, cooking and serving food.
    • Understanding people's needs, likes and choices to develop suitable menus.
    • Previous roles involving culinary experience or catering are advantageous.
    • Assisting in food preparation and supporting catering operations as required.
    • The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for customer service.
    • Greet customers warmly and assist them in finding products…
    • Serve food and beverages efficiently and courteously at various catering locations.
    • Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or restaurant environments is…
    • Please Note : This is a term time only role with full school holidays.
    • The shifts start at 6:30-7:00 to allow this time for ordering.
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    • Please note, you will be required to complete a DBS Standard (free of charge) for this position.
    • Clean and maintain all work surfaces and dining areas.
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    • Maintain inventory of catering supplies and report any shortages or needs to management.
    • Experience in food preparation, catering, or banquet services is highly…
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    • Previous experience in catering or restaurant environments is desirable.
    • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely delivery of catering services and…
    • Chef De Partie/Sous Chef/Head Chef*.
    • Choose your own hours - Work 8 to 40+ hours per week to suit your work schedule and needs.
    • A very supportive internal team.

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Job Post Details

Care Home Cook - job post

Dovehaven Care Homes
2.0 out of 5 stars
Preston
£13.60 an hour - Permanent
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Job details

Pay

  • £13.60 an hour

Job type

  • Permanent

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability

Location

Preston

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid training
  • Annual leave
  • Free parking
  • Company pension

Full job description

* PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP*

Care Home Cook

Dovehaven Lodge Nursing Home, Tag Lane, Preston.

20hour contract, two days a week 7am- 6pm on a rota basis with every other weekend availability requited.

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven we don’t just fill shifts, we build teams people want to stay in.

This is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

  • Long shifts = more full days off
  • Real Living Wage, because your work matters
  • Strong, supportive team on every shift
  • Paid training before you start, not thrown in at the deep end
Clear routines, real responsibility

    About Dovehaven Lodge

    Dovehaven Lodge is a Nursing home catering for up to 112 residents. The home specialises in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

    Take a look at the home: Dovehaven Lodge | Dementia | Nursing | Specialist | Preston | Lancashire

    Your Role

    The role of Cook will require you to ensure that nutritious and beautifully presented meals are provided for our residents.

    At Dovehaven Lodge we use Apetito as our catering supplier, Apetito are a company who produce nutritious, great-tasting meals for hospitals, care homes and community services across the UK. They have a wide range of well-presented, nutritious meals to suit every taste and dietary need, they aim to make a real difference to lives of elderly and vulnerable people in care.

    Ideal candidates will have previous residential home or hotel experience with the ability to prepare meals for 50 or more residents. You will be dependable and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the home.

    Qualifications:

    The post holder is expected to possess or be willing to work towards achievement of at least Catering (C&G) or NVQ 3. Qualifications in Food Hygiene and First Aid are desirable.

    We’re looking for people who are :

    • Calm, dependable, compassionate, and caring
    • Comfortable working independently
    • Team players who support others
    • Genuinely motivated to make a difference
    • Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic care environment
      • Commitment to excellence and continuous learning

    What You’ll Get

    • Real Living Wage
    • 4 weekly pay
    • 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
    • Paid DBS
    • Free parking
    • Full induction before your first shift
    • Ongoing training and development
    • Fully Paid Training and ongoing development through our training academy
    • Uniform provided
      • Company Pension Scheme

    Important Information

    • Full-time contract
    • Every other weekend required
    • No sponsorship available
    • Enhanced DBS required

    As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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