At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs are met.
- Company: Join a caring team at Bank House Care Home in Bury.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, free uniform, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives through delicious, healthy meals.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking or catering and knowledge of food safety regulations.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
Who We Are
Bank House Care Home is a warm, welcoming residential service located in Bury. We support residents and provide high-quality personal care, dementia care, and specialist support for individuals with sensory impairments and complex health needs.
Rated ‘Good’ by CQC across all key areas, Bank House is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a safe and supportive environment.
Our home is purpose-built, thoughtfully designed, and offers a range of facilities to help residents feel comfortable, independent, and at home. We pride ourselves on fostering a friendly, inclusive culture where both residents and staff feel valued.
About the Role
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The successful applicant must be willing to complete mandatory training and undergo an enhanced DBS check if offered the role.
The Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals for up to 34 residents, ensuring individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences, and medical needs are met.
The role includes maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety in line with current legislation, managing kitchen stock and ordering supplies, and ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
The Cook works closely with the care team to promote residents' health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of mealtimes while providing a welcoming and person-centred dining experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook nutritious meals for up to 34 residents
- Follow planned menus and meet individual dietary requirements
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety
- Store, prepare, and serve food in line with food safety regulations
- Complete food safety checks and maintain accurate records
- Order food supplies, manage stock, and reduce waste
- Keep kitchen equipment clean and report any faults
- Work with the Registered Manager and care staff to support residents' nutritional needs
- Provide a positive dining experience that respects residents' preferences and choices
- Support kitchen assistants, where required
- Follow health and safety, fire safety, and COSHH procedures
- Attend mandatory training and always promote person-centred care.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience in a cooking or catering role (essential)
- Holds or willing to obtain a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
- Has knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations (essential)
- Can prepare nutritious meals including special diets (essential)
- Has experience working in a residential care or healthcare setting (desirable)
- Has experience with menu planning and stock control (desirable)
- Has knowledge of modified diets and nutritional needs of older people (desirable)
- Has experience supervising or supporting Kitchen Assistants.
- Has good organisational and time management skills
- Works well in a team and communicates effectively
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Paid mandatory training and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
- Free uniform
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive and friendly working environment
Closing date for applications: 14th September 2026
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