Cook / Chef Location: Grange Crescent, S11 8AY Salary: £13.02 per hour Contract : Part time, Permanent 25 hours per week Shift Pattern: As below Why Join Sheffcare? When you join us, you become part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people first. We offer: Full induction, mentorship, and ongoing training 100 eLearning courses and diploma training opportunities Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours Career progression opportunities Free uniform & DBS check Paid holidays (increasing with service) Enhanced maternity pay after 5 years Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day Subsidised meals, free drinks, and access to The Company Shop membership Blue Light discount package & Refer a Friend scheme Recognition and reward incentives Do you have a passion for cooking and preparing nutritious, tailored meals? Do you take pride in your work and enjoy contributing to the wellbeing of others? At Sheffcare, were looking for a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our residential care home in Sheffield. We are an independent Sheffield-based charity, established in 1994. We care for older people and people living with dementia in our nine residential homes across the city. Guided by our values Kindness, Dignity, Respect, Independence, and Choices we put compassion and community at the heart of everything we do. The Role Cook As a Cook at Sheffcare, youll prepare and serve nutritious, home-cooked meals that make a real difference to the lives of our residents. Your responsibilities will include: Planning menus to meet a range of dietary needs, both medical and cultural Preparing and cooking homemade meals using fresh ingredients Maintaining excellent hygiene standards in food preparation Ordering and checking provisions, reporting shortages or poor-quality goods Checking and recording fridge/freezer temperatures and ensuring regular cleaning Supporting special occasions with catering (e.g. birthdays and seasonal events) Participating in induction and training, with supervision from the Senior Cook Upholding Sheffcares values in everything you do About You Were looking for people who are: Experienced in working in a busy kitchen Aware of food safety and hygiene protocols Proactive, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines Organised with strong time management skills Observant with excellent attention to detail Keen to learn and develop within a supportive charity Shift Pattern 3 to 4 days per week Hours usually between 7:30am 4:00pm Includes some weekends (usually alternate) Bank holiday cover required If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today! Please note: All Cook roles require an Enhanced DBS check, full employment history, and references covering at least 5 years. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. If shortlisted, we will respond within 5 working days.