Cook

Exemplar Health Care; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Cook for their Rotherham location. The ideal candidate will create delicious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs while maintaining high food hygiene standards. Responsibilities include food preparation, menu development, and collaboration with the Catering Team. Candidates should possess strong teamwork and communication skills, with relevant qualifications being a plus. This role offers a supportive environment with various benefits including access to wages before payday and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent supervision

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Cook with flair for creating delicious meals.
• Experience in catering for varied dietary requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food.
• Understand dietary preferences for menu development.
• Collect feedback on meals from residents.
• Maintain food hygiene standards.
• Complete checks and maintain records.
• Work collaboratively with the Catering Team.

Skills

Creativity in menu development

Adaptability

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Relevant catering qualification

Job description

Position: Cook

Care home: Fairwinds

Location: Rotherham, S61 1AJ

Contract type: 30 hours per week, three 10‑hour shifts in a week (8 am ‑ 6 pm), 1 in 3 weekends required

Rate: £12.77

Care home CQC rating: Outstanding

About the role

Cook delicious, healthy and nutritious meals for people in the care home and ensure a positive dining experience that promotes nutritional intake, social interaction, and community.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• 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

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
• Excellent team player
• Adaptable and flexible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Food hygiene certificate and a relevant catering qualification are desirable but not required

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

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Exemplar Health Care is a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We support adults living with complex mental health needs and offer great benefits and opportunities for development.