At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious meals and cater to the nutritional needs of our residents.
- Company: Join a leading not-for-profit care provider dedicated to quality care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, free uniform, and discounts through our rewards programme.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team in a bright, modern care home.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a professional kitchen and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
We’re one of the largest not for profit care providers 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.
The Cedars offers residential care in a bright and modern environment to 49 residents.
Bank Cook
Location: Purton
Contracted hours: Bank hours, covering annual leave and sickness
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. Situated off the High Street in the village of Purton, The Cedars care home provides devoted and personalised respite and residential care to its 49 residents. The home is bright and charming, with each individual bed‑sitting room having a view of the surrounding beautiful countryside or of the home’s much‑loved garden.
AND IN RETURN
We’re a trust offering a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Higher rates of pay at weekends
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
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.
Bank Cook in Purton employer: Orders of St. John Care Trust
Orders of St. John Care Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work environment at Madley Park House in Witney, where compassion and care for residents are at the heart of our mission. With extensive training and career development opportunities, alongside generous benefits such as 28 days of holiday and free uniforms, we ensure that our Night Care Assistants feel valued and supported in their roles. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we care for while enjoying a fulfilling career in elder care.
Contact Details:
Orders of St. John Care Trust Recruitment Team
