Please note that we are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Cook – Full-Time (38.5 Hours per Week)
Location: Bancroft Support Centre, Mansfield
Hours: 38.5 hours per week – early morning to afternoon shifts
Contract: Permanent
Pay: £12.71
Bancroft Support Centre is a newly commissioned, purpose-built mental health nursing home designed to support adults with complex mental health needs in a safe, therapeutic and recovery-focused environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Cook to join our team and play an important role in promoting residents' health and wellbeing through the preparation of nutritious, high-quality meals.
As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and serving balanced, appetising meals that meet residents' individual dietary needs and preferences. Working closely with the wider team, you will help create a positive dining experience while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals and refreshments for residents.
Plan menus in line with residents' dietary requirements, preferences and nutritional needs.
Cater for special diets, allergies and texture-modified meals as required.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety within the kitchen environment.
Ensure compliance with all food safety legislation, infection control procedures and organisational policies.
Monitor stock levels, rotate stock appropriately and report ordering requirements.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a high-quality catering service.
Support special occasions and themed events within the service.
We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced in a cooking role, ideally within a healthcare, care home or similar environment.
Knowledgeable about food hygiene and safe food handling practices.
Organised, reliable and able to work effectively in a busy environment.
Flexible and able to work as part of a team.
Passionate about preparing meals that support health, wellbeing and enjoyment.
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is essential
Overtime opportunities.
Paid induction and ongoing training and development.
Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
Free uniform.
Employee wellbeing initiatives and recognition programmes.
Supportive leadership and a positive team environment.
A rewarding role where your work contributes directly to residents' wellbeing and recovery.
If you're an experienced cook who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals and would like to be part of an exciting new service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the team at Bancroft Support Centre, where recovery, dignity and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do
Please note that we are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
