Cook

HC-One Ltd.; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. This role involves planning and preparing a variety of appealing and nutritious meals tailored to residents' preferences and dietary needs. You'll work closely with the Kitchen Manager to maintain a smooth kitchen operation, ensuring every meal is a delightful experience. The company values kindness, inclusivity, and professional growth, providing excellent training and support. If you are passionate about cooking and want to make a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Life assurance cover

Award-winning learning programs

24/7 GP consultation

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and understanding dietary requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals that meet residents' preferences and dietary needs.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and create a pleasant dining experience.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Nutritional Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Creativity in Cooking

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

About The Role

The Cook at Kings Court will help to plan and prepare a variety of meals that are appealing, nutritious, and centered around our residents’ preferences, requests, and dietary requirements. You will work with the Kitchen Manager to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and share our ethos of creating an ambient dining experience at every mealtime, helping to create a great place to live for our residents.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.

To provide the kindest possible care, there are 5 values or qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team demonstrates, supports, and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues, and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We are creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better serve the communities we represent.

Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care – and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing our staff through robust career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. It is important that you can recognize signs that may indicate possible abuse, harm, or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training in related areas. You also have the ability to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if necessary.

We’ll provide full training, making it a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being. As a Cook, we will invest in you and provide additional support and benefits, including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Award-winning learning and development programs to help you achieve qualifications
• GP online – 24/7 GP consultation via an app, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of a dedicated team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support – free access to an Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial issues
• First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
• Free onsite parking and close to transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

We aim to ensure a quick onboarding process from offer to start date. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves and where our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.