About this job
Care home
Woolston House
Long Barn Lane
Long Barn Lane
Warrington
WA1 4QB
Region
North West
Salary
£12.00 Per Hour
Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position: Cook
Care home: Woolston House
Location: Woolston, Warrington
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time. 40 Hours Per Week
Rate: £12 Per Hour
Are you an experienced Cook looking for a new challenge? Join us as our new Cook at Woolston House care home in Warrington.
In this role, you’ll cook delicious, healthy and nutritious meals for the people we support.
You’ll ensure that everyone has a positive dining experience, to increase nutritional intake, promote social interaction and build a sense of community.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new team, in a state of the art home. You’ll have the chance to really make your mark.
About Exemplar Health Care
Woolston House is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
We support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities including brain injuries and strokes, Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease, and physical disabilities.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
Our Cooks make delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
preparing, cooking and serving food
understanding people’s needs, likes and choices to develop suitable menus
interacting with the people we support to get feedback on meals
complying with food hygiene standards
completing relevant checks and maintaining records
being a great team player, working as part of the wider Catering Team.
If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes.
Download our job description to read more: https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/188992798/
About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’re also:
a cook with a flair for creating delicious and nutritious meals for varied dietary requirements
creative in menu development and food preparation
an excellent team player
adaptable and flexible
someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
We like our Cooks to have a food hygiene certificate and a relevant catering qualification, but these aren’t necessary.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
access to wages before payday
retail and lifestyle reward discounts
free DBS check
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email pod3@exemplarhc.com.
Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
Our care
The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Induction
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Career development
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Colleague wellbeing
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
Rewards and benefits
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
Colleague stories
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Getting to Woolston House
Directions to Woolston House
Woolston House is a short drive from the M6 and other major roads including M56, A628, A57 and A50.
The home's on the corner of Long Barn Lane, Gig Lane and Dam Lane.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Long Barn Lane.
Public transport to Woolston House
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
St Martins Methodist Church bus stop,which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.
Dam Lane, Hillcock Lane bus stop, which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.
Acacia Avenue bus stop, which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.
Rope and Anchor bus stop, which is accessed by buses 3, 40B, P5, P5A and 100 Salford's Reds.
Blackburne Close bus stop, which is accessed by buses 24, 28, 28A and 28E.
There are no train stations within walking distance of the home. The closest train station is:
Warrington Central - 3.3 miles away (10 minute drive).