At Adept Care Homes, we provide exceptional residential and dementia care across our family-run care homes throughout the Midlands. Our mission is simple: to help residents live enriched, happy, and fulfilling lives in a warm, supportive environment.
We are currently looking for a caring and reliable Cook to join our team at The Old Vicarage, a charming 44-bed residential care home in Clay Cross, Chesterfield.
About the Role
As a Cook, you will play a key role in ensuring our residents receive nutritious, appetising meals that support their health and wellbeing. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a fresh breakfast each morning, as well as preparing fresh produce and accompaniments to complement daily meals. You will help maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and cooking a fresh breakfast for residents each morning
- Preparing fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, and other produce to accompany meals
- Planning and preparing daily meals in line with dietary requirements and preferences
- Ensuring all food is prepared, cooked, and presented to a high standard
- Ordering food, ingredients, and kitchen supplies to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained
- Monitoring stock levels, supporting stock control, stock rotation, and the safe storage of food supplies
- Minimising waste through effective stock management
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas
- Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as required
- Ensuring food safety, allergen management, and hygiene regulations are followed at all times
- Helping create a positive dining experience for our residents through quality food and excellent service
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and meal service operations
- Excellent rates of pay
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata)
- Free uniform and DBS check
- Free onsite parking and excellent local transport links
- Friendly working environment
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn £250 per successful referral
- Opportunities to take part in activities and events with our residents
- Personalised offers and discounts with thousands of leading brands
- Savings on weekly and monthly shopping
- Free Health & Wellbeing programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private GP access
- Sky TV discounts
- Broadband deals
- Retail discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating stores
- Cycle to Work scheme
- And much more
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
- Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
- Knowledge of basic food preparation, stock control, and stock rotation
- Positive, caring, and enthusiastic attitude (essential)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A genuine interest in supporting the wellbeing of older people
At Adept Care Homes, we value attitude and commitment just as highly as experience and qualifications. We are proud of our supportive culture and invest heavily in the development of our people.
Our dedicated Training Manager and Dementia Manager provide ongoing support through online learning, classroom training, and one-to-one mentoring. We also recognise and reward outstanding contributions through our Employee of the Month programme and annual awards.
In addition, we offer interest-free loans for team members and support the Care Workers Charity, helping care professionals access financial assistance when needed.
If you're passionate about making a difference and would like to join a team that genuinely cares, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Adept Care Homes family.
Adept Care Homes – A superb place to live, a superb place to work.
