Cook

TN United Kingdom; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team, where you will play a vital role in preparing a variety of nutritious meals tailored to residents' preferences. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values kindness and inclusivity. You will be part of a team that champions professional growth and well-being, ensuring a fulfilling dining experience for residents. With a commitment to ongoing training and development, this role is perfect for those looking to enhance their culinary skills in a purpose-built luxury setting.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for you and your children

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street partners

Wellbeing support via an Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and catering.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare appealing and nutritious meals.
• Work with the Kitchen Manager for smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Meal preparation

Nutritional knowledge

Team collaboration

Catering experience

Education

Catering qualification

Food safety certification

Job description

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The Cook at Kings Court

Will help to plan and prepare a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious, and centred 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 five values or qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team demonstrates, supports, and coaches in each other every day. We call these five qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious—asking questions, looking for clues, and seeking to understand; compassionate—walking in the shoes of others; creative—using imagination to make things happen; courageous—supporting residents to live the life they want; and counted on—being reliable.

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 work in.

Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care. We support their professional and personal growth through robust career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programmes. HC-One invests in your development with opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. It’s important to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the procedures to report concerns. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and seek advice or escalate concerns when necessary.

We’ll provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Learning and development opportunities to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street partners
• Wellbeing support via an Employee Assistance Programme
• Purpose-built luxury working environment
• Free onsite parking and accessible transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

We aim to ensure a smooth onboarding process from offer to start date. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

This role involves a 3 on, 3 off shift rotation.