Job Role: Cook
Location: Hawthorne House CV4 9QS
Pay Rate: Up to £13.00 per hour (DOE)
Shift Pattern : 5:30 a.m - 4 p.m.
Contracted Hours: 40-hour contract & Bank
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Cook to join our team on a permanent basis. We require staff that are compassionate and empathetic to the needs of our services. As a Cook, you'll play a key role in preparing, plating, and serving meals, ensuring high standards of nutrition, hygiene, and presentation.
Why Join Us?
At St. Matthews Healthcare, we live by our values: Passion, People First, Positivity, Partnership, and Progress. Be part of a supportive team making a real difference every day.
About the Service:
Maple Leaf House is a comfortable, purpose-built nursing care home in Coventry providing specialist care for adults with severe and enduring mental illness, including those with dementia.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and cook meals, including special diets (e.g., purees, diabetic-friendly).
* Plate and serve food attractively and hygienically.
* Maintain cleanliness and food safety in the kitchen.
* Monitor food storage, temperature logs, and deliveries.
* Assist with snacks and catering for events and themed nights.
Requirements
* Experience in catering or kitchen work
* Basic food hygiene knowledge
* Flexible, reliable, and team-oriented
* Willing to complete training (Food Hygiene, Health & Safety)
Desirable:
* Food Hygiene Level 2/3
* Experience in healthcare or care home kitchens
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.
St Matthew's Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.
Apply now to join a team where your work truly matters
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person