Cook

Retail Human Resources plc; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team, focusing on fresh seasonal food and quality care. In this role, you will create nutritious and flavorful menus tailored to residents' preferences, all while enjoying a better work-life balance. With a commitment to person-centered hospitality, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. Join a company recognized for its outstanding quality ratings and be part of a team that celebrates life through exceptional culinary experiences.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer-a-friend scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Confidential counseling services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery participation

Qualifications

• Warm approach with genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food and good understanding of nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare high-quality, wholesome dishes using fresh produce.
• Assist in menu development and manage stock control.

Skills

Personable approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

HACCP knowledge

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

This position requires working alternate weekends, totaling 25.50 hours across 3 days, with each shift lasting 8.5 hours.

Are you an experienced and passionate Cook looking to work with fresh seasonal food, while achieving a better work-life balance and making a meaningful contribution?

As a Cook at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorful, and well-balanced menus, working closely with residents to tailor menus to their preferences. We are committed to person-centered hospitality across all our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality.

At Barchester, we foster an open, honest, and supportive environment where quality of care is paramount. As sector leaders in healthcare, we proudly hold the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals in the UK.

We have been recognized with a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for, and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.

Essential Requirements

• A personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• Good understanding of nutrition
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
• Confidence engaging with residents to develop appetizing and nutritious menus
• Good understanding of HACCP

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Assist in menu development
• Prepare high-quality, wholesome dishes using fresh produce
• Create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable environment
• Work within budget constraints
• Conduct regular audits
• Manage stock control

Rewards and Benefits

• Rewarding Excellence bonus—up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
• Unlimited access to our refer-a-friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
• Retail and leisure discounts at major brands and supermarkets
• Free access to medical specialists for second opinions
• Confidential counseling and legal services
• Tax code review service
• Option to participate in our monthly staff lottery

If you are a passionate Chef eager to join a company driven by quality and to celebrate life, Barchester is the place for you.