Cook

HC-One Ltd.; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Cook for Handley House in York. You will be responsible for meal planning and preparation tailored to the dietary preferences of residents, contributing to a pleasant dining experience. Benefits include higher-than-average pay, training opportunities, and comprehensive support for well-being.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for you and your children under 16

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Employee Assistance Programme for support

Free onsite parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation in a care setting.
• Ability to support diverse dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals appealing to residents.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in smooth kitchen operation.

Skills

Meal preparation

Dietary requirements understanding

Kitchen operation

Job description

About The Role

The Cook at Handley House will help to plan and prepare a variety of meals that are appealing, nutritious, and tailored to our residents' preferences, requests, and dietary requirements. You will work with the Kitchen Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and contribute to creating an ambient dining experience at every mealtime, helping to make our residents' lives enjoyable.

About HC-One

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

To provide the kindest possible care, all HC-One team members embody and support five key qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way:

• Curious: Asking questions, seeking clues, and understanding.
• Compassionate: Walking in others' shoes.
• Creative: Using imagination to make things happen.
• Courageous: Supporting residents to live the life they want.
• Counted on: Being reliable and dependable.

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us better serve the communities we operate in.

Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care and are supported in their professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in your development, offering opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to act accordingly. All colleagues will receive safeguarding training relevant to their role and are expected to report concerns appropriately.

We offer comprehensive training and 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
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Luxurious, purpose-built working environment
• Free onsite parking and nearby transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

We aim for a quick onboarding process and are committed to supporting our colleagues to be their authentic selves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.