Job Description

EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced cook looking for sociable daytime working hours? Looking for autonomy to create amazing fresh produce and working on a generous budget for our residents?

Chef/Cook for

Southwoods Nursing Home, DL6 1PH

Part of Award Winning Family Run Care Home Group- Leaders in Care Winner 2024, Care Provider of the Year Finalist (Leaders in Care 2025), WINNER Employer of the Year (Great British Care Awards 2025)

CENTRAL LOCATION- Close to Station and Town

Create your menus

FRIENDLY STAFF- Long term team at the home

FULL INDUCTION

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES,

UNIQUE OPENING- DUE TO CLOSE SHORTLY

VERY FRIENDLY, EXCELLENT REPUTATION

PART OF NEW CARING AND LEADING GROUP

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small friendly team at the Southwoods Nursing Home We are looking for a talented Bank Cook to join our home whom is keen and eager to progress. We are a nursing home supporting adults with mental illness. We pride ourselves in helping people to stay well and live a fulfilling life.

About the Role:

As a Chef you will be part of the team within the Home providing excellent meals and nutrition to our residents.

Responsibilities:

- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
- Create innovative menus and recipes
- Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and training as needed
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards
- Manage inventory levels and control food costs
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment
- Collaborate with restaurant management to develop seasonal offerings

Skills and Experience:

Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.

Excellent communication and written skills

Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised

Team player but able to work on your own initiative

Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home

Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working within mental health.

In return we offer:

Career development opportunities

Excellent work environment

Monthly pay

Pension scheme

Skills:

- Proficient in all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating
- In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques and best practices
- Excellent understanding of food safety regulations and procedures

Our Mission Statement:

We are committed to:

Providing the best person centred care

Providing a safe warm friendly environment

Encouraging the independence of our residents and promoting their dignity, choice and rights

Ensuring our residents enjoy a fulfilling and great quality of life

Providing excellent quality meals adapted to suit dietary requirements

Encouraging our residents potential and contribution

Deliver on all individual, spiritual and social needs of our residents

Provide a "Home from Home" atmosphere

Supporting our staff to fulfil their potential

Working hard to continuously improve our service

If you feel you have the right values to work in our family run Home, you will be supported by a programme of induction along with training and development throughout your employment with us.

If you are a passionate cook with exceptional culinary skills and leadership abilities, we invite you to join our team

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.00-13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Flexitime On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

notice period?
Experience:

Cooking in Care Home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person