About this job
Care home
Shire Oaks Court
6 Brownhills Road
6 Brownhills Road
Walsall
WS8 7BP
Region
West Midlands
Salary
£12 per hour
Type
Permanent - Part Time
Position: Cook
Care home: Shire Oaks Court
Location: 6 Brownhills Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS8 7BP
Contract type:Part Time, 30 hours a week
Rate: £12 per hour
Are you an experienced Cook looking for a new challenge? Join us as our new Cook at Shire Oaks Court care home in Walsall.
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 use your cooking skills to make a real difference every day.
About Exemplar Health Care
Shire Oaks Court is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
We support adults living with dementia, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington’s disease and strokes.
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:
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 pod4@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 Shire Oaks Court
Directions to Shire Oaks Court
Shire Oaks Court is close to the M6 and other major roads including A5 and A452.
The home is just off the A461/Lichfield Road, opposite Walsall Wood School.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Brownhills Road.
Public transport to Shire Oaks Court
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Streets Corner bus stop, which is accessed by buses 24, 936 Platinum, 937 Platinum and 937A Platinum.
Occupation Road bus stop, which is accessed by buses 9A, 9S, 10 and 24.
Oak Park bus stop, which is accessed by bus 10.
There are no train stations within walking distance of the home. The nearest train station is approximately a 20 minute drive away.
Walsall - 4.4 miles away (15 minute drive).