Cook - Bank House Care Home

Bury Care Academy; Bury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Paid mandatory training and ongoing学习

Job summary

Bank House Care Home in Bury is seeking a Cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for up to 34 residents, respecting dietary needs and cultural preferences. You will uphold food hygiene, manage stock, and work with the care team to promote wellbeing at mealtimes.

The role requires prior cooking or catering experience, a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, and knowledge of food safety regulations. A supportive, resident-centered dining experience is central to the role, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or catering role is essential.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health and safety regulations is essential.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals including special diets is essential.
• Residential care or healthcare setting experience is desirable.
• Menu planning and stock control experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for up to 34 residents.
• Follow planned menus and meet individual dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Store, prepare and serve food in line with food safety regulations.
• Complete food safety checks and maintain accurate records.
• Order food supplies, manage stock, and reduce waste.
• Keep kitchen equipment clean and report faults.
• Work with the care team to support residents' nutritional needs.
• Provide a positive dining experience respecting residents' preferences.
• Support kitchen assistants when required.
• Follow health and safety, fire safety, and COSHH procedures.
• Attend mandatory training and promote person-centred care.

Skills

Cooking experience

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Food safety knowledge

Dietary knowledge

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Who We Are

Bank House Care Home is a warm, welcoming residential service located in Bury. We support residents and provide high-quality personal care, dementia care, and specialist support for individuals with sensory impairments and complex health needs.

Rated ‘Good’ by CQC across all key areas, Bank House is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a safe and supportive environment.

Our home is purpose-built, thoughtfully designed, and offers a range of facilities to help residents feel comfortable, independent, and at home. We pride ourselves on fostering a friendly, inclusive culture where both residents and staff feel valued.

About the Role

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The successful applicant must be willing to complete mandatory training and undergo an enhanced DBS check if offered the role.

The Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals for up to 34 residents, ensuring individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences, and medical needs are met.

The role includes maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety in line with current legislation, managing kitchen stock and ordering supplies, and ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations.

The Cook works closely with the care team to promote residents' health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of mealtimes while providing a welcoming and person-centred dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for up to 34 residents
• Follow planned menus and meet individual dietary requirements
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety
• Store, prepare, and serve food in line with food safety regulations
• Complete food safety checks and maintain accurate records
• Order food supplies, manage stock, and reduce waste
• Keep kitchen equipment clean and report any faults
• Work with the Registered Manager and care staff to support residents' nutritional needs
• Provide a positive dining experience that respects residents' preferences and choices
• Support kitchen assistants, where required
• Follow health and safety, fire safety, and COSHH procedures
• Attend mandatory training and always promote person-centred care.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a cooking or catering role (essential)
• Holds or willing to obtain a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
• Has knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations (essential)
• Can prepare nutritious meals including special diets (essential)
• Has experience working in a residential care or healthcare setting (desirable)
• Has experience with menu planning and stock control (desirable)
• Has knowledge of modified diets and nutritional needs of older people (desirable)
• Has experience supervising or supporting Kitchen Assistants.
• Has good organisational and time management skills
• Works well in a team and communicates effectively

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
• Free uniform
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and friendly working environment