Cook (IDEAL)

HC-One Ltd.; Flixton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Flixton seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs while supporting a thriving kitchen environment. This role includes safeguarding responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to a compassionate care setting, fostering inclusivity and professional growth. Enjoy competitive pay, training opportunities, and an array of benefits including a welcome bonus and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

£500 welcome bonus pro rata

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance cover for all colleagues

Award-winning learning and development

GP online consultations

Colleague discounts on high street partners

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite car parking

Refer a friend scheme

Responsibilities

• Help to plan and prepare meals appealing to residents' preferences.
• Ensure smooth running of the kitchen.
• Attend safeguarding training appropriate to the role.

Job description

Cook (IDEAL)

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 28 October 2025
• Salary: £14.2 to £14.8 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 27 November 2025
• Location: Manchester, North West, M41 6NA
• Company: HC-One Ltd
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 58310059

Summary

The Cook at De Brook Lodge will help to plan and prepare a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centred 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.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

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 be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 values or qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities 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're 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 represent the communities we serve.

Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care – and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Rewards & Benefits

We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well‑being and throughout your career as a Cook we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• £500 welcome bonus pro rata
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives colleagues and their families access to 24/7, 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• First‑rate working environment in a purpose‑built luxury home
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• Refer a friend scheme