(Relief) Cook

(Relief) Cook based at Homewood, Leamington Spa

Available Hours:

Hour's available - relief

Salary £13.19 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and be able to contribute to the nutritional and dietary needs of residents. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork. This is a hugely rewarding role which respects the choice of the individual, promotes health and wellbeing and makes mealtimes special creating social interaction. By working as a Cook in a care home/scheme, you'll be a vital part of the care we provide and will make a clear difference every day.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 20 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.

• Life assurance.

• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.

• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.

• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.

• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.

• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.

• Access to wellbeing resources.

• Recommend a friend scheme.

• Family friendly policies.

• Long service awards.

• Free uniform and DBS check.

• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Chef/Cook at MHA you will be responsible for managing the efficiency, hygiene and safety in the catering area, organising and supervising other staff working in the kitchen whilst maintaining the correct HACCP principals in all catering areas and ensuring all legislative standards are met. Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents on a daily basis, respecting residents' rights to privacy, dignity and choice. Planning menus to provide nutritionally balanced and attractive meals and when necessary, providing for any special diets. An experienced caterer is required, with good planning, budget and stock control abilities. Taking stock of ingredients and creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh!

About the home

Homewood care home in Leamington Spa

At Homewood Care Home, we provide personalised residential care for up to 50 residents in a warm, welcoming environment. Nestled in beautifully landscaped grounds near the heart of Royal Leamington Spa, Homewood offers both comfort and peace of mind with round-the-clock support, helping you enjoy your independence.

Our compassionate, professional team focuses on understanding each resident's unique needs, developing personalised care plans in collaboration with families. Residents enjoy spacious, bright en suite rooms, a range of engaging activities like tai chi, bowls, and knit-and-natter sessions, as well as regular outings and community events.

Our inviting spaces include snack baskets on every floor, a hair salon, and even a dedicated Chaplain for added support. We also welcome visits from a local playgroup and therapy animals - yes, even alpacas! Homewood is more than just a care home; it's a community designed to make every day meaningful and joyful.

About you

• You will hold excellent communication and people skills and have the ability to work under pressure whilst using your creativity in preparing meals.

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents, visitors and staff on a daily basis. This may also include catering for ad-hoc events. This means being able to follow recipes as well as knowing the basic techniques to handle almost any food type.

• Being able to think about everything at once, and to understand and know what each section of the kitchen is working on is a skill in itself!

• You will be working in the home of the individuals you are cooking for, allowing you to get to know their likes and dislikes.

• You must have the ability to cook to budgets

• Be able to maintain a positive working environment and motivate the kitchen team to deliver excellent results

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.