Chef

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Ewerby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including Bank H0

Pension scheme with employer contrib

Fully funded training and development

DBS fully paid

Job summary

Nurse Seekers Ltd is seeking an experienced Cook for a residential care home in Ewerby, near Sleaford. You will deliver nutritious, varied meals, work to dietary needs and maintain high hygiene standards, supporting residents and staff with a warm, welcoming dining experience.

Full-time, permanent role with 8:00am–4:00pm shifts, alternate weekends. A Level 3 Catering qualification and 2+ years' experience are preferred; DBS paid for; generous leave and pension benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Catering qualification (or working towards one).
• At least 2 years catering experience.
• Experience catering for dietary requirements.
• Strong food hygiene and safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Team player with a passion for cooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals throughout the day.
• Follow menus and offer residents a range of choices.
• Cater for individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
• Order ingredients and monitor stock and costs.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet residents' needs.
• Create a welcoming mealtime environment.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene

Time management

Teamwork

Dietary requirements awareness

Education

Level 3 Catering qualification

Job description

Cook – Residential Care Home

Location: Ewerby, Sleaford
Salary: £14.47 per hour + incentives
Hours: Full-time, permanent | Alternate weekends

Are you passionate about good food and making a difference?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Cook to join a welcoming residential care home in Ewerby, Sleaford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals and wants to see the direct difference their work makes to residents every day.

You’ll be responsible for delivering a high-quality catering service for residents, visitors and staff, while ensuring meals are nutritious, varied and prepared to a high standard.

What’s on offer?

• £14.47 per hour + additional incentives
• Full-time, permanent position
• 8:00am – 4:00pm shifts
• 3–4 shifts per week
• Alternate weekend working
• 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Financial rewards for completing relevant qualifications
• Low-cost meals while working
• Additional incentives for short-notice shifts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• DBS check fully paid for

About the Role

As a Care Home Cook, you’ll play an important part in creating a positive dining experience for residents. Food is a big part of daily life in a care setting, and you’ll have the opportunity to make mealtimes something residents genuinely look forward to.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day.
• Following menus while ensuring residents have plenty of choice.
• Catering for individual dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
• Ordering ingredients and ensuring food supplies are maintained.
• Monitoring food costs and working within agreed budgets.
• Working alongside the wider care team to ensure residents' needs are met.
• Helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable mealtime environment.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about food and understands the importance of providing excellent catering within a care environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• A Level 3 Catering qualification, or be willing to work towards one.
• At least 2 years' catering experience, ideally within a busy environment.
• Experience preparing meals for a range of dietary requirements.
• A good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• A genuine passion for cooking and providing a high standard of service.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ideally, live within approximately 20 minutes of the home.

Why join?

This isn't simply a job in a kitchen. Your food will form an important part of residents' everyday lives, helping to maintain their wellbeing, independence and enjoyment.

You’ll be joining a supportive environment where your contribution is valued, with opportunities to develop your skills and be recognised for the work you do.

If you're an experienced Cook looking for a rewarding permanent position where your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.