Aurem Care Shared Services Limited

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team in Tandridge, UK, delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents and upholding food safety standards. Working with the Head Chef, you will supervise kitchen assistants, prepare dietary meals, manage stock, and contribute to menu planning while ensuring excellent service at each meal. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly rate (£15.90) and benefits, with shifts starting early in the morning

Make a Difference Through Great Food Are you passionate about cooking and creating nutritious, delicious meals? Do you enjoy making a positive impact on people's lives through food and hospitality? At Aurem Care, we understand that mealtimes are an important part of our residents' day. We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook to join our kitchen team and help provide high-quality meals that support the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents. About the Role Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and service. This is a rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to engage with residents, understand their preferences, and contribute to creating a positive dining experience. Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Supervise and support kitchen assistants and trainees, identifying any training needs. Prepare and cook nutritious meals to a high standard. Prepare special dietary meals in accordance with residents' care plans and nutritional requirements. Ensure excellent service delivery at all meal times. Complete and maintain all HACCP documentation accurately. Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety. Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control. Assist with menu planning and development. Report any equipment faults or maintenance issues promptly. Manage stock rotation and assist with ordering and stock control. Undertake the responsibilities of the Head Chef in their absence. Carry out any reasonable duties required to support the smooth running of the home. About You To be successful in this role, you will: Have previous cooking experience, ideally within a care, healthcare, hospitality, or catering environment. Have knowledge of nutritional requirements and special diets. Be confident with stock control, ordering, and food management procedures. Have a good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices. Possess strong communication and organisational skills. Be able to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure. Enjoy engaging with residents and supporting positive dining experiences. Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Hold a Food Hygiene qualification (desirable). What We Offer Working Hours Part time contract 30 hours per week Shifts starting from 7:00am Weekday and alternate weekend working required Benefits Rate of Pay: £15.90 per hour 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts) Life insurance Free DBS check (subject to T&Cs) Free on-site parking Company pension scheme Wagestream - access earned wages before payday Employee Assistance Programme providing healthcare and mental wellbeing support Access to our e-learning platform, Hippo Fully funded apprenticeship opportunities Annual salary review A supportive organisation where people are valued, respected, and empowered Important Note Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. All applicants must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure it independently. Why Join Aurem Care? Aurem Care is proud to have been recognised with the prestigious Top 20 Care Home Group award by carehome.co.uk, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional care and support across our homes. We believe our care homes should be happy homes, where residents feel valued, comfortable, and cared for, and where colleagues enjoy being part of a supportive and rewarding team. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: Diversity Integrity Fun Committed Connecting

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community? Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of Cooking? Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others. What does the job role involve? The role includes but is not limited to: This role involves carrying out duties for meal preparations, orders and staff requirements, whilst maintaining food hygiene standards and the following tasks: To prepare special diet meals in accordance with instructions from the care staff. To ensure a high level of service for all meal times. To complete all documentation relating to HACCP. To ensure report any defects to equipment to the Home Manager. To ensure good quality and portion control. Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning. Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents. What makes a successful candidate: Must have previous cooking experience You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities Proficiency in food preparation techniques Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Great communication skills What we can offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment: Bank contract, Flexible working: Weekdays and weekends Pay: £16.50 per hour 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time) Free DBS (T&C's apply) Free or discounted meals Company pension Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses. Yearly salary review Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C's apply) Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently. Why join us? Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious 'Top 20 Care Home Group' accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK. Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones. Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day. Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting If these are values that resonate with you and you're looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited is seeking a Cook to join our care home kitchens in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on meal preparation, meeting care staff instructions, and maintaining high food hygiene standards to ensure resident satisfaction. You will assist with menu planning, support the Head Chef, ensure portion control, and document HACCP procedures. A genuine passion for cooking and teamwork is essential, with flexibility for weekdays and weekends.