Cook

The Ashton Care Home; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

The Ashton Care Home in Hinckley is seeking a Cook to join our team on a full-time, dayshift contract. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents, respecting dietary needs and safety standards.

With no late evenings or split shifts, you’ll enjoy a stable pattern, a 40-hour week, 14.04 GBP per hour, and benefits including paid DBS, pension and uniform. You’ll work within a caring, supportive team and contribute to varied dining experiences across residential, dementia and

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive and reliable approach

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver nutritious meals in line with dietary needs and preferences.
• Ensure high standards of food presentation, hygiene and safety.
• Support menu planning and utilise fresh ingredients.
• Help the kitchen run smoothly and efficiently as part of a supportive team.
• Maintain a consistent routine with no late evenings or split shifts.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Kitchen experience

Food safety standards

Independent & team work

Communication & organisation

Reliable & positive attitude

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - The Ashton Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 40

Our private care home is situated in the beautiful town of Hinckley, close to the town centre. We specialise in Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, and Palliative care for 72-residents.

Cook Contract

• £14.04 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Overview

As Cook, you will play an important role in preparing and delivering high quality, nutritious meals that support wellbeing and enhance daily life. This is a rewarding position where your cooking brings comfort, routine and enjoyment to those you support.

You will prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety are maintained at all times. Working with fresh ingredients, you will support menu planning and contribute to a varied and balanced dining experience.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a consistent routine and strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in delivering quality food every day.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive and reliable approach

About us

The Ashton Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.