Cook

Exemplar Health Care; Ashton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ashton-under-Lyne seeks an experienced Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals. Responsibilities include menu development, ensuring food hygiene standards, and fostering community through dining experiences. The ideal candidate has a flexible attitude and strong communication skills. Excellent support and career growth opportunities are available.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for varied dietary requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a care environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food.
• Comply with food hygiene standards.
• Interact with people supported for meal feedback.
• Complete relevant checks and maintain records.

Skills

Meal preparation

Creativity in menu development

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Relevant catering qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Cook looking for a new challenge? Join us as a Cook at Acer Mewscare home in Ashton-under-Lyne.

In this role, you’ll cook delicious, healthy and nutritious meals for the people we support.

You’ll ensure that everyone has a positive dining experience, to increase nutritional intake, promote social interaction and build a sense of community.

About Exemplar Health Care

Acer Mews is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.

We support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia, and physical disabilities.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About the role

Our Cooks make delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking and serving food
• Understanding people’s needs, likes and choices to develop suitable menus
• Interacting with the people we support to get feedback on meals
• Complying with food hygiene standards
• Completing relevant checks and maintaining records
• Being a great team player, working as part of the wider Catering Team

If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes.

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

What we’re looking for

• A cook with a flair for creating delicious and nutritious meals for varied dietary requirements
• Creative in menu development and food preparation
• An excellent team player
• Adaptable and flexible
• Someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A food hygiene certificate and a relevant catering qualification are desirable but not required

What we offer

• Excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
• Access to wages before payday
• Retail and lifestyle reward discounts
• Free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility

How to apply

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email [e-mail]

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Exemplar Health Care (additional context)

Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.

That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.

We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.

What’s happening at Exemplar Health Care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Induction

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role‑specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

Rewards and benefits

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.

Acer Mews is connected by major roads including the M60, A627, A635 and A6017.

The home is on the corner of Holden Street and Union Road, opposite Tibard Laundry.

There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available on Holden Street.

Public transport to Acer Mews

The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

Holden Street bus stop (stop ID: MANDAMDP), which is accessed by bus 396

Crickets Lane bus stop (stop ID: MANDAMPD), which is accessed by buses 216, 231, 237, 337, 350, 356, 357, 387, 389, S350 and Y77.

There's a tram stop within walking distance of the home.

Ashton-under Lyne - 0.7 miles away (15 minute walk).

There's also a train station in the local area.

Ashton-under-Lyne- 0.4 miles away (nine minute walk).