Cook
Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Cook
37 Hours per Week (Monday - Friday, Alternate Weekends) | £25,826 per Annum
Location: Hillside Care Centre with Rehabilitation Focus
Are you an experienced Cook with a passion for providing nutritious meals? Hillside is looking for a dedicated Cook to join our award-winning team. As a Disability Confident Employer and Employer of the Year Award 2024 winner, we are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of the people we care for.About Hillside
Hillside Care Centre is a specialist rehabilitation facility providing both short-term and long-term care to older adults, particularly those living with age-related conditions such as dementia. We aim to deliver exceptional care that improves the quality of life for our residents.
Our Cook will play a key role in ensuring that each resident enjoys healthy, tailored meals that meet their dietary needs.
The Role
As our Cook, you will oversee the kitchen operations, ensuring food hygiene standards are met while providing three nutritious meals a day. You will also be responsible for menu planning, accommodating individual dietary preferences and needs, and leading a team of catering assistants.
This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with alternate weekends.Key Responsibilities
- Run the kitchen in compliance with food hygiene standards
- Prepare and serve three healthy and nutritious meals daily, catering to the individual dietary needs of our residents
- Develop and create menus that are tailored to residents' preferences and requirements
- Manage and lead a team of catering assistants to ensure efficient and high-quality service
- Experience in running a commercial kitchen, ideally in the Health and Social Care sector
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certification
- A flexible approach to working hours with the ability to work alternate weekends
- Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a team
- Competitive Salary: £25,826 per annum
- 26 Days Annual Leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Pension Benefits
- Hoople Benefits: Access to discounts and a range of flexible benefits
- Supportive Environment: We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments
Inclusive Employer
Hillside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and will ensure all requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments are considered. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Ready to make a difference?
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a team that puts people first. For more details or to apply, contact us today at: 01432 261627
Email us for more information heather.gregory@hoopleltd.co.ukTake the next step in your career at Hillside Care Centre – where every day is a chance to make a meaningful difference.
Important: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For feedback on your application, please reach out to Hoople Resourcing.Note: Applicants must apply online for this vacancy and specify whether they have a disability in their application.