Bank Cook

Cherrybrook Care Home; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care facility in Bradford is seeking a Bank Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents. As part of the team, you will manage kitchen operations and collaborate on menu planning. Ideal candidates should have culinary qualifications and be passionate about delivering quality meals. Join a supportive environment where your cooking can truly make a difference in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Onsite Parking

Paid DBS

Uniform Provided

Qualifications

• Culinary qualifications or training.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals catered to residents' dietary needs.
• Plan balanced menus with the Head Chef.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Qualifications

Team Player

Food Hygiene

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2 or equivalent

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Catering and Hospitality - Cherrybrook Care Home

Contract: Bank

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours:

Our stunning120-bedded facility, split between 2 units, specialises in complex mental health - Dementia & challenging behaviours.

We’re looking for a skilled Bank Cook to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.

What we offer:

• Bank Contract
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided

Why This Role Matters

As Cook, you’ll do more than just cook"you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.

What You’ll Do

Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 " 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
• Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen, when the Head Chef isn’t available.

Desired Experience

• Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
• Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

About us:
You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity
These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you join our team. Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well-being of those in our care.