Chef

Cook – Residential Care Home

Location: Ewerby, Sleaford
Salary: £14.47 per hour + incentives
Hours: Full-time, permanent | Alternate weekends

Are you passionate about good food and making a difference?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Cook to join a welcoming residential care home in Ewerby, Sleaford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals and wants to see the direct difference their work makes to residents every day.

You’ll be responsible for delivering a high-quality catering service for residents, visitors and staff, while ensuring meals are nutritious, varied and prepared to a high standard.

What’s on offer?

£14.47 per hour + additional incentives
Full-time, permanent position
8:00am – 4:00pm shifts
3–4 shifts per week
Alternate weekend working
28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Recognition and reward schemes
Fully funded training and development opportunities
Financial rewards for completing relevant qualifications
Low-cost meals while working
Additional incentives for short-notice shifts
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
DBS check fully paid for
About the Role

As a Care Home Cook, you’ll play an important part in creating a positive dining experience for residents. Food is a big part of daily life in a care setting, and you’ll have the opportunity to make mealtimes something residents genuinely look forward to.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day.
Following menus while ensuring residents have plenty of choice.
Catering for individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
Ordering ingredients and ensuring food supplies are maintained.
Monitoring food costs and working within agreed budgets.
Working alongside the wider care team to ensure residents' needs are met.
Helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable mealtime environment.
What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about food and understands the importance of providing excellent catering within a care environment.

Ideally, you will have:

A Level 3 Catering qualification, or be willing to work towards one.
At least 2 years' catering experience, ideally within a busy environment.
Experience preparing meals for a range of dietary requirements.
A good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety.
Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
A genuine passion for cooking and providing a high standard of service.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ideally, live within approximately 20 minutes of the home.
Why join?

This isn't simply a job in a kitchen. Your food will form an important part of residents' everyday lives, helping to maintain their wellbeing, independence and enjoyment.

You'll be joining a supportive environment where your contribution is valued, with opportunities to develop your skills and be recognised for the work you do.

If you're an experienced Cook looking for a rewarding permanent position where your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Nurse Seekers team will be in touch within one working day