Head Cook

Executive Mandate Specification

What is it like to work at Springcare?

Here is what one of our valued Cooks said- “It gives me a great sense of satisfaction to know that our residents enjoy home cooked food keeping a sense of familiarity in their lives”

What we can offer you!

• Friendly supportive company that supports staff growth and friendships in a big family network
• Internal career progression opportunities and full funded training
• 28 days paid holidays (based on a full-time hours & including bank holidays)
• ££££ Refer a friend Scheme for each friend that you recommend.
• Access to the work placed pension scheme.
• Staff social events to celebrate the festive season and fun events taking place at the home
• Access to FREE WIFI in staff areas
• Your first uniform is FREE
• Blue light card
• FREE tea & coffee available for staff breaks

We are a family run group of Residential and Nursing homes in Shropshire, Cheshire and The Wirral and we want you to join our Springcare family. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, who strives to provide a healthy and respectful work culture.

Do you enjoy being creative and have a passion for serving delicious, home cooked food? Well, River Meadows in Edgebolton, are now recruiting for a hard working committed cook to join the Kitchen team.

Duties and Responsibilities.

Reporting to the Home Manager the successful applicant will be an organised and helpful leader in a busy kitchen environment. You will be responsible for organising, preparing and serving appetising and freshly produced food, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety.

Key to your success in this role will be your experience within the food industry, along with the ability to be part of a strong team in the kitchen. Experience in a care setting would be an advantage but not essential.

What are we looking for?

§ Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

§ Knowledge of textured/modified diets would be an advantage:

What we can offer you!

• Friendly supportive company that supports staff growth and friendships in a big family network
• Internal career progression opportunities and full funded training
• 28 days paid holidays (based on a full-time hours & including bank holidays)
• ££££ Refer a friend Scheme for each friend that you recommend.
• Access to the work placed pension scheme.
• Staff social events to celebrate the festive season and fun events taking place at the home
• Access to FREE WIFI in staff areas
• Your first uniform is FREE
• Blue light card
• FREE tea & coffee available for staff breaks

The role would be subject to a DBS check, two satisfactory references, a right to work in the UK check.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £13.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Telford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: HC - Head Cook

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship