Join Our Team as Chef – Jubilee House Nursing Home, Whitby
30 hours a week over 3 days
Are you passionate about preparing tasty, nutritious meals that make a positive difference every day? Jubilee House Nursing Home is looking for a dedicated Cook to work alongside our Head Chef and support the smooth running of our kitchen.
Working on a rotational basis, you will cover opposite days to the Head Chef and ensure that residents continue to enjoy high‑quality, home‑cooked meals all week round.
What Our Residents Want:
- Fresh, home-cooked meals that are full of flavour and variety.
- Menus that reflect their choices and dietary needs.
- A cook who cares about making mealtimes enjoyable and social.
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone confident in preparing a range of nutritious dishes
- A Cook who is organised, reliable and passionate about good food
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
- A supportive team player who is comfortable taking direction from the Head Chef
- Someone who can maintain consistency when working independently on opposite days
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals in line with the weekly menu and residents’ dietary needs
- Work opposite and report directly to the Head Chef, ensuring consistent standards
- Support menu planning and contribute ideas for seasonal or themed dishes
- Maintain clean, safe and compliant kitchen practices at all times
- Work collaboratively with the Lead Chef, Home Manager and wider care team
What We Offer:
· Guaranteed 30 hours per week (3 days, 8 am – 6 pm).
· Enjoy a better work-life balance - No split shifts or evening work
· Competitive pay and benefits.
· A supportive team and a rewarding role where your skills truly matter.
If you’re ready to bring your culinary talent to a caring environment and make a positive impact every day, apply now and join the Jubilee House family!
* SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE
About Jubilee House
Jubilee House is a caring and supportive nursing home where we provide high-quality care for older people, including those living with dementia and those with complex nursing needs. Our mission is to provide exceptional and compassionate care, enriching the lives of our residents and their families. We are dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and safe environment that promotes well-being, dignity, choice and independence for those entrusted to our care.
Here are just a few of the many benefits we offer as part of our staff package:
- Paid breaks
- Bank Holiday pay
- Same rate of pay regardless of age
- Rewards for service – supplement to your hourly rate after successful completion of 1, 2 and 3 years
- Free enhanced DBS
- Perkbox – Access to a range of free perks and over 1,000 discounts from the biggest brands
- FlexEarn - access your wages at any-time
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Happy Birthday Day Off – after 1 year service celebrate your birthday with a day’s leave on us
- Training and development opportunities ·
- Long service awards for milestones of service from 5 years to 35 years+ (in 5-year increments), starting at £100 gift voucher for 5 years’ service
- Referral scheme – earn up to £250 for referring a friend to the team
- Saint Cecilia's Awards recognising and rewarding employees that have gone the extra mile at work and made a difference in our homes.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
