(Relief) Cook based at Homewood, Leamington Spa

MHA - Methodist Homes; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a caring team as a Relief Cook at a leading care home in Royal Leamington Spa, where you'll enjoy a supportive work culture while contributing to the lives of residents. Offer as a competitive salary, generous holiday package, career development opportunities, and a fulfilling workspace that values creativity and teamwork.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Employee assistance programme

Free uniform and DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and food preparation required.
• Ability to manage kitchen hygiene and safety.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Budget management

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(Relief) Cook based at Homewood, Leamington Spa

location_on Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 6JF 23/06/2025 (Relief) Cook based at Homewood, Leamington Spa Apply online

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Job details

Salary £13.85 Per hour Contractual hours 0 Basis Relief Region Care Homes Package Pension, 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays), (Holiday entitlement depends on number of hours worked (pro rata basis of a full time entitlement)), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, free uniform and DBS provided. Job category/type Catering Date posted 22/05/2025 Job reference REQ024407 Attachments attachment Cook _July 2024_V1.pdf

Job description

(Relief) Cook based at Homewood,Leamington Spa

AvailableHours:

Hours available - Relief

Salary £13.85 per hour

Please note weare only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minutecommute of the Care Home

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

Whyjoin?

You will be joining an organisation withstrong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment tothe safety and wellbeing of residents. In addition, you will workalongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strongteamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding roleand a career to be proud of where every day you will go homeknowing you made a positive difference to the lives of olderpeople. Plus, much more!

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

• 28 days holiday (including bankholidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savingswith retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationallyrecognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression anddevelopment opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme includingfree counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoralsupport.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitiverates.

About therole

As a Cook at MHA you will be responsiblefor managing the efficiency, hygiene and safety in the cateringarea, organising and supervising other staff working in thekitchen whilst maintaining the correct HACCP principals in allcatering 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 attractivemeals and when necessary, providing for any special diets. Anexperienced caterer is required, with good planning, budget andstock control abilities. Taking stock of ingredients and creatingnew recipes to keep the menu fresh!

For more information about therolepleasereview the attached job description.

About thehome

Homewood care home in Leamington Spa

At Homewood carehome, we provide personalised residential care for up to 50residents in a warm, welcoming environment. Nestled inbeautifully landscaped grounds near the heart of Royal LeamingtonSpa, Homewood offers both comfort and peace of mind withround-the-clock support, helping you enjoy yourindependence.

Our compassionate,professional team focuses on understanding each residents uniqueneeds, developing personalised care plans in collaboration withfamilies. Residents enjoy spacious, bright en suite rooms, arange of engaging activities like tai chi, bowls, andknit-and-natter sessions, as well as regular outings andcommunity events.

Our invitingspaces include snack baskets on every floor, a hair salon, andeven a dedicated Chaplain for added support. We also welcomevisits from a local playgroup and therapy animals yes, evenalpacas! Homewood is more than just a care home; its a communitydesigned to make every day meaningful and joyful.

For moreinformation about the home, please click here

Aboutyou

• You will hold excellent communicationand people skills and have the ability to work under pressurewhilst using your creativity in preparing meals.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals forresidents, visitors and staff on a daily basis. This may alsoinclude catering for adhoc events. This means being able tofollow recipes as well as knowing the basic techniques tohandle almost any food type.
• Being able to think about everything atonce, and to understand and know what each section of thekitchen is working on is a skill in itself!
• You will be working in the home of theindividuals you are cooking for, allowing you to get to knowtheir likes and dislikes.
• You must have the ability to cook tobudgets
• Be able to maintain a positive workingenvironment and motivate the kitchen team to deliver excellentresults

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

MHA are fullycommitted to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion(EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture andinspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have beenawarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.Clickhere to read moreabout this.

Please note thatinterviews may take place prior to the closing date and if asuitable candidate is appointed the role may closeearly.

Recruitmentagencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs fromrecruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on ourPreferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agenciesthat have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent AcquisitionTeam.

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