Cook
We’re one of the largest not for profit care provider in the UK,
specialising in providing high quality, person-centred care for older
people, in care homes and extra care housing nationwide.
At OSJCT we care about our residents and we care about each
other. That means you’ll enjoy great career development working for an
expanding organisation. Because we’re a not for profit trust, we
invest every penny we make in the people who live in our homes and the
people who work here too. This means better quality care and lovely
homes for our residents, along with competitive wages and great
training and development for our people.
We provide outstanding care, working closely with leading
experts on dementia and elderly care. And we’re currently modernising
our portfolio of care homes – refurbishing our existing homes and
moving into new, inspiring, contemporary care homes too.
As we expand nationwide, we need more people with the right mix
of skills, passion and ambition to help us grow even more.
Buckland Court offers residential care for 50 residents set in its own grounds just a short walk from the centre of Amesbury.
Cook
Location: Amesbury
Pay rate: £12.92
Contracted hours: FTC - for 12 months till May 2026 - 28 hours a week Alternate weekends
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
Set in its own grounds, a few minutes walk away from the centre of Amesbury, is Buckland Court. The historic city of Salisbury, with its famous cathedral, the monuments of Stonehenge and Old Sarum are all just a short car ride away.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today