Cook

NHS; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Nantwich is seeking a passionate Cook to contribute to the well-being of residents by preparing delicious and nutritious meals. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to design menus and create a positive dining experience, while also leading and coaching a kitchen team. This permanent, part-time role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including flexible working patterns and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5% pension contribution

Fully funded training

28 days annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Cook or in a similar environment.
• Supervisory or Line Management experience.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Create menus and prepare nutritious meals.
• Coach the kitchen team on new ideas.
• Maintain a positive dining experience for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Caring nature

Flexibility

Team motivation

Communication

Education

City & Guilds 706 1/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a passionate and experienced Cook to join their award-winning care home in Austerson. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating delicious, nutritious meals that cater to the individual needs and preferences of the residents, while fostering a positive and engaging dining experience.

Main duties of the job

As the Cook, you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up, and arrange food trollies in an attractive way to stimulate the residents' appetites and enthusiasm. You will be a pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas, and you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their personal development.

About us

Akari Care is a provider of high-quality care homes that aim to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalised care. They are committed to supporting their employees in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide exceptional care to vulnerable adults.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £14.43 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 1446098382

Job location: Akari Care, Austerson, CW5 8AB

Job responsibilities

We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all of our residents feel that they have a personalised service.

As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way to stimulate the appetite of residents. You will play a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team, coaching the team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their personal development needs.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706 1/2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment / surrounding
• Supervisory or Line Management experience
• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach
• Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.