Cook

Location: The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7BG Hours: 18 hours per week, permanent Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support others every day? We''re looking for a Cook to join us at our Nursing Home in Church Stretton, Shropshire. The Sandford Nursing Home is a happy, welcoming environment set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care. In this role, you''ll oversee the ordering, purchasing and invoicing of supplies within budget, ensure all food is stored, prepared and cooked to the highest standards of hygiene, and plan menus that meet the dietary needs of our residents. You''ll also manage cleaning schedules, maintain kitchen equipment, and play an active role in meal preparation. With a strong focus on health and safety, you''ll lead by example, ensuring staff follow best practice while creating nutritious, well-balanced meals that support residents wellbeing. Hours of work for this role are 18 hours per week; working every other weekend Saturday and Sunday (6:30am - 4pm) Skills and experience required: Holds Food Safety Level Two (or higher) or equivalent Significant experience within a working kitchen and kitchen management Experience of managing a team Excellent food preparation skills Ability to present and organise arrangements for kitchen planning Good verbal communication skills with good written skills Working knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health ..... full job details .....