Cook

HC One; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in elder care, HC-One, is seeking a Cook for Handley House in York. The role involves planning and preparing nutritious meals tailored to residents' preferences while fostering a warm dining atmosphere. Join a dedicated team and enjoy a supportive work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life assurance for all colleagues

Award-winning learning and development

GP online - 24/7 GP consultation via an app

Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts

Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme

First-rate working environment

Free onsite parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Experience in meal planning and preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals based on residents' preferences and dietary requirements.
• Ensure smooth running of the kitchen.
• Create a pleasant dining experience for residents.

Skills

Creativity

Compassion

Curiosity

Courage

Teamwork

Job description

The Cook at Handley House 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 and supports in each other every day. We call these 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 deliver outstanding care, and we care about our talented teams too, supporting their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing our staff through robust career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests 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 of possible abuse, harm, or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should be able to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if necessary.

We will provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits to support your physical and psychological 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 for all colleagues
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to 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 an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
• Free onsite parking and proximity to local transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

We are committed to providing a quick onboarding process and ensuring our colleagues can be their true selves. We prioritize inclusive practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.