Job Reference:
635
Application deadline:
09/05/2025
Job Description
Job title:
Cook
Salary:
£12.99 per hour
Location:
The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Hours:
18 hours per week, permanent
We currently have a great opportunity for a
Cook to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire on a part-time, permanent basis.
The Sandford Nursing Home is a place our residents call home. It's a happy, welcoming atmosphere set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care and we're looking for caring and supportive individuals to join us. We’re looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
The Role
As a Cook. you will manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including ordering supplies, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, planning menus that meet dietary needs, and actively participating in food preparation and kitchen cleanliness.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Health and Safety requirements within a kitchen environment and will ensure all staff follow best practices. Responsibilities include proper storage, preparation, and cooking of food in line with food hygiene standards, ensuring all items are used within their prescribed dates. You will work closely with the Home Manager to plan a four-week rolling menu, considering the dietary needs and preferences of individual clients. Attention to detail and responsiveness to feedback regarding food and menus are essential. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a kitchen cleaning schedule, ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of all kitchen equipment, and taking an active role in food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
The hours of work for this role are between 06:00 - 16:00 two days per week. This role will work on a rota basis which will include weekends and bank holidays
Skills and experience required:
Hold current and suitable food hygiene certificate (Level 2+)
Recent substantial experience of working within a kitchen
Experience of managing a team and kitchen management
Food preparation experience
Organisation and planning skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer literate, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
A commitment to and understanding of good customer service
Ability to carry out duties of a physical nature other than light lifting
Ability to commute within no more than 1 hour distance of the role location
Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.
What we can offer you
As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to hours worked). We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme plus more. Please see our
HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
We are one of the leading providers of housing, care and support services in the West Midlands.
With over 33,000 homes across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin, we believe everyone deserves a safe, comfortable and affordable place to live.
Whether it’s helping you find a new home, providing care to help you stay independent, or looking after your neighbourhood,
we create places people are proud to call home.
We’re a forward-thinking organisation and everyone here shares a real passion for helping the people and communities we serve. We have extra support services for customers who need it, including money advice and help for people seeking employment.
We’re also doing our bit to tackle the housing crisis by committing to build at least 1,000 new affordable homes each year. This includes social and affordable homes, low-cost home ownership and other schemes to help people get on the housing ladder such as rent-to-buy.
Over the next few years, we’re aiming to become a 40,000-home association, supporting over 80,000 customers. It's not just about numbers - it's about the impact we have every single day.
How to apply
Internal applications only. Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you need any support in making your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 9th May 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
