(Relief) Cook

Methodist Homes; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MHA seeks a dedicated Cook for Homewood in Leamington Spa to manage kitchen operations. This role involves preparing meals tailored to residents' preferences while ensuring hygiene and safety standards. Enjoy a supportive work environment and great benefits including a competitive salary, holiday options, and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount scheme for retail savings

Access to recognised training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free uniform and DBS check

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in cooking to budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen efficiency, hygiene and safety.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents.
• Plan menus for balanced and attractive meals.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Budget management

Job description

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(Relief) Cook based at Homewood, Leamington Spa

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Salary £13.85 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of residents. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Cook at MHA you will be responsible for managing the efficiency, hygiene and safety in the catering area, organising and supervising other staff working in the kitchen whilst maintaining the correct HACCP principals in all catering areas and ensuring all legislative standards are met. Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents on a daily basis, respecting residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice. Planning menus to provide nutritionally balanced and attractive meals and when necessary, providing for any special diets. An experienced caterer is required, with good planning, budget and stock control abilities. Taking stock of ingredients and creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh!

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About the home

Homewood care home in Leamington Spa

At Homewood care home, we provide personalised residential care for up to 50 residents in a warm, welcoming environment. Nestled in beautifully landscaped grounds near the heart of Royal Leamington Spa, Homewood offers both comfort and peace of mind with round-the-clock support, helping you enjoy your independence.

Our compassionate, professional team focuses on understanding each residents unique needs, developing personalised care plans in collaboration with families. Residents enjoy spacious, bright en suite rooms, a range of engaging activities like tai chi, bowls, and knit-and-natter sessions, as well as regular outings and community events.

Our inviting spaces include snack baskets on every floor, a hair salon, and even a dedicated Chaplain for added support. We also welcome visits from a local playgroup and therapy animals yes, even alpacas! Homewood is more than just a care home; its a community designed to make every day meaningful and joyful.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

• You will hold excellent communication and people skills and have the ability to work under pressure whilst using your creativity in preparing meals.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents, visitors and staff on a daily basis. This may also include catering for adhoc events. This means being able to follow recipes as well as knowing the basic techniques to handle almost any food type.
• Being able to think about everything at once, and to understand and know what each section of the kitchen is working on is a skill in itself!
• You will be working in the home of the individuals you are cooking for, allowing you to get to know their likes and dislikes.
• You must have the ability to cook to budgets
• Be able to maintain a positive working environment and motivate the kitchen team to deliver excellent results

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent Acquisition Team.