Cook

Location:

Derby (DE24) – Derbyshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £14.78 per hour

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Catering & Hospitality Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Food Services

Advertiser:

Jupiter Recruitment

Job ID:

132787009

Posted On:

24 March 2026

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Cook to work in an exceptional care home based in the Spondon, Derby area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is a welcoming, purpose-built care home offering high-quality residential care, specialist dementia care, and short-term respite care for older people

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

As a Cook your key duties include:

* Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager
* Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of all food in accordance with agreed menus
* Ensure menus are displayed showing choices
* Ensure individuals on special diets or with specific cultural needs are catered for and that choice is also available
* Check quantity and quality of stock and orders items in accordance with the catering manual
* Supervise the kitchen employee team
* Ensure HACCP’s processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required
* Ensure that the food expenditure is kept within budget in consultation with the Bursar and/or Home Manager

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

* Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques
* Knowledge of nutrition and the ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
* Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff

The successful Cook will receive an excellent salary up to GBP14.78 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 20 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

* 28 days holiday (including 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

Reference ID: 7243

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