Job Description

Salary

13.85 per hour

Contractual hours

40

Basis

Full time

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

20/05/2025

Job reference

REQ024377

Cook based at Montpellier Manor, Middlesbrough

Available
Hours:
Permanent -
Full Time - 40 hours per week
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!


Why
join?

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
Montpellier Manor care home in
Middlesbrough

Montpellier Manor care home, located
in the peaceful village of Stainton, provides exceptional
residential and dementia care in a warm and welcoming
environment. This modern, purpose built home is designed to
promote independence and well being for each resident, with
compassionate care that caters to individual needs and
preferences.

Montpellier Manor offers comfortable
ensuite bedrooms that residents are encouraged to
personalise, creating a truly homely feel. The homes
beautiful, landscaped gardens provide a tranquil space for
relaxation and outdoor activities, while the vibrant
community spaces, including lounges, a hair salon, and an
activities room, foster a lively and engaging
atmosphere.

A dedicated activities team at
Montpellier Manor curates a diverse programme to keep
residents active and entertained, with options such as arts
and crafts, music therapy, quizzes, and regular outings.
The home also benefits from the support of a dedicated
chaplain, offering pastoral care and spiritual support to
residents and families alike.

At Montpellier Manor, the experienced
and caring team takes pride in delivering person centred
care that respects each residents dignity, ensuring they
feel valued, safe, and truly at home.
*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.*