Join SDR at Patcham Nursing Home as a Cook! Location: Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton ⭐ Weekend Rate: £14.50 per hour (annual review) Weekday Rate: £14.00 per hour Hours: 20 hours per week (Saturday & Sunday) About Us At Patcham Nursing Home, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality residential and nursing care, in a warm and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional residential and nursing care, delivered in a supportive and caring environment that feels like home. Being family-owned means our values aren’t just words; they shine through in how we support our teams and the people we care for. At SDR Care, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility every single day. About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Cook at Patcham Nursing Home. While previous experience in a similar setting is an advantage, it is not essential. What matters most is your passion for preparing wholesome, nutritious meals and your commitment to maintaining and continually improving our high standards. As a valued member of our team, you will play an important role in supporting the wellbeing of our residents by preparing meals with care, as well as providing for our colleagues. ✨ What We Offer: ✅ Career Growth – Ongoing professional training & development ✅ Holidays – at least Equivalent to 29 days (including bank holidays, pro-rata ✅ Pension Scheme – Available where eligible ✅ Structured Induction & Probation – Comprehensive onboarding support ✅ Strong Management Support – Guidance every step of the way ✅ Employee Referral Bonus – Earn £200 each, upon appointment and another £300 each, at the one-year anniversary (T's & C's apply) Who We’re Looking For Previous cooking experience (healthcare, nursing home, or similar environment preferred) Knowledge of elderly nutrition and special diets Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards Ability to work independently and as part of a care team Compassionate attitude and attention to detail. Working hours are 20 hours per week with set shifts of Saturday & Sunday. Our Commitment to Inclusion We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use inclusive, gender-neutral language and focus on strengths, potential, and what matters most to the people we support; and our teams. Apply Today! If you are ready to step into a role where your skills, experience, and compassion will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! If you don't have a CV please get in touch by email careers@sdrgroup.co.uk or call 07484 482896 We are not able to offer UKVI Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role, either because we do not hold a sponsorship licence or because the role does not meet UKVI sponsorship criteria. Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) following acceptance of an offer.