Cook/Chef

Evolve Care Group; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Monmouth is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team. You will prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious meals while ensuring excellent hygiene standards in a commercial kitchen. The role offers great benefits including flexible hours, paid breaks, and training programs. Experience in a commercial kitchen and a Food and Hygiene Level 2 certification are preferred. Join us and make a real impact on the lives of others!

Benefits

Paid breaks

Complimentary meals

Bank Holiday Enhancement

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Fully funded CPD accredited training

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen.
• HACCP training is desirable.
• Experience in a care home is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of fresh nutritious meals.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Control stock rotation for the kitchen and food stores.

Skills

Food and Hygiene Level 2

Teamwork

Cooking experience

Job description

Based in Monmouth, as Cook, you will be responsible for the day to day preparation of homely high-quality food in an efficient, hygienic and creative manner.

Job hours will be 7:00 to 17:00–18:00 with every other weekend off and no split shifts.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and cook a variety of fresh nutritious meals and other refreshments, ensuring a nutritional and balanced diet
• Ensure the food is presented to a high creative standard
• Ensuring high levels of hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food store areas
• Make sure that all food at point of serving is of the highest quality
• Constantly check the quality of the food being served to family members
• Control stock rotation to ensure the kitchen and food stores are always well stocked
• Prepare a range of delicious soft meals, putting the joy back into food, designed for those with swallowing difficulties

Benefits at Gibraltar Nursing Home:

• Every other weekend off
• No split shifts
• No evening work
• Excellent Hourly Rate
• Paid breaks
• Complimentary meals
• Bank Holiday Enhancement
• Eligible for a Blue Light Card
• Free DBS
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Automatic enrolment onto our pension scheme
• Fully funded CPD accredited training programme provided for all team members
• A 24/7 specialist welfare help line for guidance & support

Experience:

• Food and Hygiene Level 2
• Preferred minimum 2 years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen
• HACCP training desirable
• Working as part of a team
• Previous care home experience an advantage but not essential

If you're excited about the opportunity to make a real impact and join a supportive, passionate team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today—we can't wait to hear from you!