Cook/Chef
Location: Rushwick, Worcester, West Midlands
About Us:
We are a 25-bed residential care home in Rushwick, Worcester providing high-quality care for elderly residents. We are currently seeking a dedicated Cook/Chef to prepare nutritious and well-balanced meals for our residents.
The Role:
As our Cook/Chef, you will be responsible for preparing delicious, home-cooked meals that cater to our residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Experience in a care home or similar environment is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare high-quality, traditional meals tailored to residents' dietary requirements
- Ensure all food is prepared to a high standard while maintaining strict hygiene and safety regulations
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
- Keep accurate records of meals provided and report any dietary changes or concerns
- Report any defects in kitchen equipment to the Home Manager
- Work closely with the care team to support residents' nutritional needs
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience in cooking for large groups (preferably in a care home, school, or similar setting)
✔ Understanding of dietary requirements for the elderly, including soft diets and allergens
✔ Level 2 Food Hygiene & Level 2 Allergy Awareness certification (or willingness to obtain)
✔ A passion for creating nutritious and enjoyable meals for residents
✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer:
⭐ Competitive pay rates (including enhanced pay for bank holidays)
⭐ Flexible working hours (Monday–Sunday, as per rota)
⭐ Free training and career development opportunities
⭐ Free uniform
⭐ £100 referral bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Please provide dates for your last 5 years of employment, and provide a reason for any gaps?
- What experience do you have working as a cook in a care home, healthcare setting, school, or commercial kitchen?
- Describe your understanding of food hygiene and what is needed to maintain a safe kitchen environment?
- What is IDDSI, and what experience do you have preparing texture-modified meals and thickened fluids?
- Why are you leaving your current role, and why have you applied for this position?
- What experience do you have completing kitchen records, including temperature checks, cleaning schedules, and food safety documentation?
- How many hours per week are you looking to work?
- Our kitchen operates across weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Can you confirm you are able to work these shifts?
- Please confirm your current right to work status in the UK by selecting one of the options below:
British citizen / UK passport holder
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) / EU Settled Status
EU Pre-Settled Status
Skilled Worker visa (currently sponsored)
Require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (CoS)
Spouse/partner or dependent visa with right to work
Graduate visa (PSW)
Student visa (please include any work restrictions)
Youth Mobility Scheme visa
Other (please specify)
Please note: Applications that do not clearly state current right to work status will not be considered.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
