Cook - Bank

Bo Asian Bistro; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Cook to join their team at Cheshire Springs in Ellesmere Port. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring a positive dining experience for residents. Candidates should be creative and flexible, with strong communication skills, and will benefit from a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Access to wages before payday

Discounts on retail and lifestyle products

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support services

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Creative cook with flair for nutritious meals.
• Innovative in menu development and food prep.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and serving food.
• Understanding people's needs and developing suitable menus.
• Maintaining food hygiene standards.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Catering qualification

Job description

Cook - Bank

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Position Details

• Position: Cook
• Care home: Cheshire Springs (and surrounding areas)
• Location: Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6RY (and surrounding areas)
• Contract type: Bank - 0 Hours
• Rate: £13.68 per hour

About the Role

Are you an experienced Cook looking for a new challenge? Join us as our new Cook (BANK) at Cheshire Springs care home in Ellesmere Port.

You’ll cook delicious, healthy, and nutritious meals for the people we support, ensuring a positive dining experience that promotes social interaction and a sense of community.

About Exemplar Health Care

Cheshire Springs is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading nursing care provider supporting adults with complex needs from mental health conditions, neuro-disabilities, and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and serving food
• Understanding people's needs, preferences, and developing suitable menus
• Interacting with residents to gather feedback on meals
• Maintaining food hygiene standards
• Completing checks and maintaining records
• Working effectively as part of the Catering Team

We provide induction, buddy, and ongoing training to support those new to the care sector.

Download our detailed job description here: https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/188992798/

Candidate Profile

We value candidates who align with our core values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success, and teamwork. You should be:

• A creative cook with flair for nutritious meals catering to dietary needs
• Innovative in menu development and food prep
• An excellent team player
• Flexible and adaptable
• Possessing strong communication skills

While a food hygiene certificate and catering qualification are preferred, they are not mandatory.

What We Offer

• Supportive work environment with learning and career development opportunities
• Access to wages before payday
• Discounts on retail and lifestyle products
• Free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support services
• Blue Light Card eligibility

Application Process

If this role interests you, please click 'APPLY NOW' to submit your application. Note that applicants must be authorized to work in the UK. We are currently unable to sponsor or process employment visas.