Cook

Are you an experienced Cook looking for a new challenge? Join us as a Cook at Acer Mews care home in Ashton-under-Lyne.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.About Exemplar Health CareAcer Mews is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.We support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia, 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 roleOur 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 foodunderstanding people’s needs, likes and choices to develop suitable menusinteracting with the people we support to get feedback on mealscomplying with food hygiene standardscompleting relevant checks and maintaining recordsbeing a great team player, working as part of the wider Catering TeamIf 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.Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.You’re alsoa cook with a flair for creating delicious and nutritious meals for varied dietary requirementscreative in menu development and food preparationan excellent team playeradaptable and flexiblesomeone with excellent verbal and written communication skillsWe like our Cooks to have a food hygiene certificate and a relevant catering qualification, but these aren’t necessary.What we offerWe offer great rewards and perks including:excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospectsaccess to wages beforeretail and lifestyle reward discountsfree DBS check24/7 counselling and supportBlue Light Card eligibilityHow to applySound 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 pod6@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 CareExemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.What’s happening at Exemplar Health CareThe 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.InductionEvery 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.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.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 benefitsFrom 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr