Cook

My Choice Healthcare; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cheadle seeks a caring and enthusiastic Cook/Chef for part-time hours at Harewood Park Nursing Home. You'll prepare healthy meals that satisfy various dietary needs, ensuring a warm environment for residents. The position offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and support from a friendly kitchen and care team.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexibility in hours

Paid DBS check

Health Cash Plan

Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering or similar kitchen setting preferred.
• Awareness of specialist diets and allergen management is important.
• Must have a caring and reliable approach to cooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook healthy meals using fresh ingredients.
• Adapt menus to meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain food hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the care team on nutritional needs.

Skills

Catering experience

Dietary awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 Food Hygiene or HACCP training

Job description

Part-Time Cook / Chef – Harewood Park Nursing Home

Location: Cheadle, Staffordshire
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 20 per week | 2 × 10-hour shifts
Schedule: Flexible weekdays, typically including 1 in 3 weekends
Alternative shift patterns, such as weekend-only, may be available

Cook with Care – Bring Warmth and Flavour to Every Meal

We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Cook / Chef to join our team at Harewood Park Nursing Home. This is a fulfilling part-time position where your freshly prepared meals will help create a warm, homely environment for our residents.

About Harewood Park

Harewood Park Nursing Home provides high-quality residential and specialist care for adults with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and complex needs. Our focus is on supporting wellbeing — and that includes nutritious, comforting meals prepared with care and attention to detail.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook healthy, balanced meals and desserts using fresh ingredients
• Adapt menus to meet residents’ dietary requirements, including diabetics, vegetarians, and those with allergies
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and fully compliant with food hygiene standards
• Follow menu plans while helping with menu development and stock control
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure residents’ nutritional needs are always met
• Support environmental health record-keeping, audits, and daily kitchen checks

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a catering, care, or similar kitchen setting (preferred)
• Awareness of specialist diets and allergen management
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
• Level 3 Food Hygiene or HACCP training (advantageous)
• A caring, reliable approach and genuine passion for home-cooked food

Why Join Harewood Park?

• Competitive pay – £12.85 per hour
• Part-time hours with flexibility and work-life balance
• Supportive, friendly kitchen and care team
• DBS check paid for by the company
• Bank holiday pay enhancements
• Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme – promoting mental and physical wellness
• Health Cash Plan – reclaim costs for dental, optical, and physiotherapy treatments

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a role where your cooking makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Harewood Park Nursing Home and help make mealtimes something our residents truly look forward to.

My Choice Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.