Job Reference:
723a
Application deadline:
12/09/2025
Job Description
Job title:
Cook
Salary:
£13.36 per hour
Location:
The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Hours:
18 hours per week, permanent
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support others every day? We’re looking for a Cook to join us at our Nursing Home in Church Stretton, Shropshire.
The Sandford Nursing Home is a happy, welcoming environment set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care.
In this role, you’ll oversee the ordering, purchasing and invoicing of supplies within budget, ensure all food is stored, prepared and cooked to the highest standards of hygiene, and plan menus that meet the dietary needs of our residents. You’ll also manage cleaning schedules, maintain kitchen equipment, and play an active role in meal preparation. With a strong focus on health and safety, you’ll lead by example, ensuring staff follow best practice while creating nutritious, well-balanced meals that support residents’ wellbeing.
Hours of work for this role are 18 hours per week; working every other weekend Saturday and Sunday (6:30am - 4pm)
Skills and experience required:
Holds Food Safety Level Two (or higher) or equivalent
Significant experience within a working kitchen and kitchen management
Experience of managing a team
Excellent food preparation skills
Ability to present and organise arrangements for kitchen planning
Good verbal communication skills with good written skills
Working knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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) and Occupational Sick Pay. 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’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it – make it happen
Improve it - move things forward.
Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
How to apply
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 12th September 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.
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