Cook

JR United Kingdom; Evesham; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team at Yates Court in Evesham. The role involves preparing and cooking nutritious homemade meals for residents, maintaining high hygiene standards, and ensuring meals provide excellent nutritional value. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar environments and strong communication skills. Join us to make a difference in the dining experience of older people.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing homemade meals with nutritional value.
• Ability to manage kitchen budget effectively.
• Strong kitchen hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook traditional homemade meals.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and menu preparation.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as required.

Skills

Experience in a similar environment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to inspire a team

Understanding dietary requirements

Job description

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The Extracare Charitable Trust t/a Extracare Ltd

Location:

evesham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Passionate about preparing and cooking good homemade food that's nutritious and delicious? If so, we want to hear from you!

Yates Court are on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic and passionate Cooks/Chef's to join our team. You will be based at our friendly Housing Scheme in Evesham (WR11 4DN) ensuring our residents and guests have a quality dining experience.

The Restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious homemade traditional and nutritious foods, and you will play a vital role in the planning, preparation and cooking.

• Role: Cook
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Salary: £20,820 (13.31 per hour)
• Location: Yates Court, High Street, Evesham, WR11 4DN
• Closing Date: 15th August 2025

Main responsibilities:

• Be responsible for providing homemade traditional meals.
• Offer residents an excellent choice of meals which provide good nutritional value.
• Assist with other kitchen duties and ensure HACCP is followed.
• Ensure the menus are prepared within budget.
• Be committed to always provide the highest standards of hygiene

Our Ideal Cook/Chef:

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Previous experience of budgeting.
• Possess high kitchen standards.
• Have a presence at front of house.
• Ability to inspire and support the catering team.
• Have empathy and understand our residents' needs and dietary requirements.
• Team player
• Passionate and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills.

Our Process

We are looking to get the right person onboard ASAP and will be interviewing throughout the process (apply early to avoid disappointment). To be successful in this post you will need to be able to provide 2 satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office Right to Work clearance.

We strive to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community and support Extracare's mission of providing better lives for older people.

Extracare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme.

Don't miss out! Click ‘apply' now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our Cook.